摘要：The aim of this study was to develop an instrument to assess the levels of emotional eating in adults. The sample was composed of 420 participants (289 female/ 131 male). The mean age of the participants was 26. Psychometric properties of the Emotional Eating Scale (EES) were examined using explanatory factor analysis, criterion-related validity and internal consistency methods. The factor analysis revealed a unidimensional one-factor 14-item scale. The criterion-related validity of this new scale was examined by comparing scores with the Zung Depression Scale, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire-Short Form and the Spielberger Trait Anxiety Inventory. The results were statistically significant. Cronbach's α internal consistency of the scale was found to be .94. Results indicated that the EES is a reliable and valid scale to determine the levels of emotional eating.
