Development and validation of the Family Health Behavior Scale

Jennette Palcic Moreno; Mary Lou Kelley; David N. Landry; Valerie Paasch; Meredith A. Terlecki; Craig A. Johnston; John P. Foreyt

doi:10.3109/17477166.2011.575148

Development and validation of the Family Health Behavior Scale

Jennette Palcic Moreno, Mary Lou Kelley, David N. Landry, Valerie Paasch, Meredith A. Terlecki, Craig A. Johnston, John P. Foreyt

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Objective. The purpose of the current study was to develop a psychometrically sound, parent-report measure of family and child behaviors related to obesity in children between 5- and 12-years-old. Methods. Item generation, item selection, and initial exploratory factor analysis yielded a 27-item measure called the Family Health Behavior Scale (FHBS). Results. The FHBS contains four subscales measuring health-promoting family behaviors, obesogenic behaviors, meal-time routines, and family physical activity habits. Parent ratings on the FHBS were shown to predict their child's weight classification. The FHBS also demonstrated adequate internal consistency and temporal stability. Conclusions. The results of the study suggest that the FHBS is a promising measure of family eating and physical activity habits related to obesity in children.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	e480-e486
Journal	International Journal of Pediatric Obesity
Volume	6
Issue number	2 -2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3109/17477166.2011.575148
State	Published - Jun 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Assessment
Child
Eating
Family
Nutrition
Obesity
Physical activity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Health Policy
Nutrition and Dietetics
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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