Eating Disorder Diagnostic Scale – DSM-5 Version (EDDS-DSM-5)
A self-report scale designed to screen for and diagnose eating disorders according to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Eating Disorder Diagnostic Scale – DSM-5 Version (EDDS-DSM-5) was developed by Eric Stice, Paul Rohde, Heather Shaw, C. Nathan Marti (2016). It is designed to measure Eating disorder pathology. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 23 items organized into 5 factors/subscales: Body Image, Binge Eating, Compensatory Behaviors, Night Eating, Functional Impairment.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Body Image | 1,2,3 | 3 |
| Binge Eating | 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 | 9 |
| Compensatory Behaviors | 13,14,15,16 | 4 |
| Night Eating | 17 | 1 |
| Functional Impairment | 18 | 1 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 0 = Not at all / No / 0 times, 1 = Slightly / Yes / 1 time, 2 = Moderately / 2 times, 3 = 3 times, 4 = 4 times, 5 = Extremely / 5 times, 6 = 6 times, 7-16+ = 7 to 16+ times.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha ranges from 0.80 to 0.90 for the symptom scale.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.