Assessing family-based feeding strategies, strengths, and mealtime structure with the feeding strategies questionnaire
Abstract
Objective: Develop a questionnaire to assess family-based feeding strategies, strengths, and mealtime structure for use with children with feeding problems; validate this new instrument with caregivers of young children from the community and a specialty feeding-clinic; and examine preliminary evidence for reliability and validity. Methods: Community caregivers (n = 702) and caregivers seeking services at a pediatric feeding specialty clinic (n = 288) completed the Feeding Strategies Questionnaire (FSQ). A smaller portion of these families also completed an established feeding measure. Results: Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to develop and validate the FSQ factor structure that resulted in six scales: Mealtime Structure, Consistent Mealtime Schedule, Child Control of Intake, Parent Control of Intake, Between Meal Grazing and Encourages Clean Plate. Evidence of reliability and validity was obtained. Conclusion: It appears the FSQ can aid the assessment of feeding strategies relevant to the prevention or treatment of pediatric feeding difficulties. © The Author 2009.
Publication Title
Journal of Pediatric Psychology
Recommended Citation
Berlin, K., Davies, W., Silverman, A., & Rudolph, C. (2011). Assessing family-based feeding strategies, strengths, and mealtime structure with the feeding strategies questionnaire. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 36 (5), 586-595. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsp107
