Motivations to Eat Scale – MEAS

How often do you eat because you want to treat yourself?

How often do you eat as a reward for having done something that you’re proud of or feel good about?

How often do you eat because you like to eat?

How often do you eat because it’s a special or traditional part of some social occasion or celebration?

How often do you eat because you are depressed or sad?

How often do you eat because you deserve it?

How often do you eat because you feel worthless or inadequate?

How often do you eat because you feel good or are in a good mood?

How often do you eat as a way to help you cope?

How often do you eat as a way to comfort yourself?

How often do you eat as a way to avoid thinking about something unpleasant or to distract yourself?

How often do you eat as a way to enjoy a social gathering?

How often do you eat as a way to celebrate a special occasion with friends, family, or a loved one?

How often do you eat to be sociable?

How often do you eat to keep people from asking questions about why you’re not eating?

How often do you eat because someone pressures you to eat?

How often do you eat because you feel like you can’t say "no"?

How often do you eat to join in a festive occasion?

How often do you eat because you don’t want to stand out or be different from others who are eating?

How often do you eat to please your mother or someone else who wants you to eat?