Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Orthorexia Beliefs Scale

The Chinese version of OBS (OBS-C) demonstrated strong reliability and validity in a nonclinical Chinese sample. It is a psychometrically sound instrument suited for assessing orthorexia-related belief systems in Chinese populations, laying a foundation for future research and interventions on orthorexia tendencies in China.

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Frontiers in Psychiatry
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2026-02-04
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1729004
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Eating Disorders and Behaviors
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Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Orthorexia Beliefs Scale

Hanqing Zhang, Xinzhang Sun, Fan Yan
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Eating Disorders and Behaviors
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Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Orthorexia Beliefs Scale

Hanqing Zhang, Xinzhang Sun, Fan Yan
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Abstract

The Chinese version of OBS (OBS-C) demonstrated strong reliability and validity in a nonclinical Chinese sample. It is a psychometrically sound instrument suited for assessing orthorexia-related belief systems in Chinese populations, laying a foundation for future research and interventions on orthorexia tendencies in China.

Frontiers in PsychiatryVol. 17
Yangtze University (CN), Mahidol University (TH), Faculty of Public Health (GB), Henan Provincial People's Hospital (CN)
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