Assessing schema modes for eating disorders and their association with personality traits: validation of the English version of the short form of the schema modes inventory for eating disorders (EN-SMI-ED-SF).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schema Therapy is an integrative psychotherapy model with a growing evidence base in the successful treatment of eating disorders (ED). To specifically assess schema modes in ED, the Schema Mode Inventory for Eating Disorders - Short Form (SMI-ED-SF) was developed but its English adaptation is still lacking.

Objective

The aim of this study is to evaluate the psychometric properties of the English version of the SMI-ED-SF (EN-SMI-ED-SF) within a community sample and to explore its relationship with ED conditions and personality traits.

Method

An observational design was used, recruiting participants from the general population and specialized clinics for ED treatment. A confirmatory factor analysis was performed to test its factorial structure. A multivariat

SUBMITTER: Simpson S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12606930 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature