Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Scale for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

About this study

Research Team

Thomas McAlpine, Peter McEvoy, Olivia Carter, Georgia Turnbull, Andrea Phillipou, Melanie Coleman, Beth Swann, Kate Tona, David Erceg-Hurn, Amanda Aiyana

Institution

Curtin University

Ethics Approval Number

HREC number 2025-0478

Project Start Date

10 December 2025

Project End Date

31 December 2025

Participants

We are looking for participants who:
Are 18 years of age or older
Have personal experience with any eating disorder or food/eating related distress
Are willing to share their experiences in a short 20–30-minute anonymous online survey

What is Involved

Complete a short 20–30-minute anonymous online survey.Benefits include:
Contribute to meaningful research that can help improve support and treatment for individuals with eating disorders.
Chance to win one of forty gift vouchers as a token of appreciation for your time and effort.

Ethics Approval Number

HREC number 2025-0478

Location

Perth, Western Australia

Contact Details

Thomas McAlpine Thomas.mcalpine@curtin.edu.au


Are you someone living with an eating disorder or have lived experience of food/eating-related distress?

We invite you to participate in an important research study aimed to develop a short but reliable way to screen for specific eating disorders.Our research study seeks to gather valuable insights into the lived experiences of individuals with eating disorders. By participating, you will contribute to the development of more effective support systems and treatments that can make a real difference in the lives of those affected.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to impactful research. Your voice matters!



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