Table 2. Descriptive statistics and Cronbach’ alphas for study variables (N = 2 236).
| Cronbach’α | M | SD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| WFES | .95 | 24.50 | 14.42 |
| WFFSCRS_Inadequate Self | .86 | 19.16 | 8.15 |
| WFFSCRS_Reassured Self | .84 | 16.38 | 6.31 |
| WFFSCRS_Hated Self | .70 | 4.66 | 4.43 |
| WFSCS | .95 | 53.53 | 18.40 |
| WFFS_Negative Affect | .88 | 12.64 | 8.37 |
| WFFS_Positive Affect | .79 | 5.13 | 3.45 |
| TFEQ_ Disinhibition | .79 | 9.94 | 3.55 |
| TFEQ_Susceptibility to hunger | .82 | 6.51 | 3.70 |
| TFEQ_Dietary Restraint | .70 | 11.50 | 3.43 |
| DASS21_Depression | .91 | 5.08 | 4.98 |
Note: WFES = Weight-focused External shame Scale; WFFSCRS = Weight-focused Self-Criticising/Self-Reassuring Scale; WFSCS = Weight-focused Social Comparison Scale; WFFS = Weight-focused Feelings Scale; TEFQ = Three Factor Eating Questionnaire; DASS21 = Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21.