Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the eating pathology symptoms inventory (EPSI-T)

The purpose of this study was to examine the factor structure and psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory (EPSI‑T), and to explore gender differences in eating disorder symptoms. Participants were 473 university students in Türkiye (342 women, 113 men) who completed the EPSI‑T, along with the Modified Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS‑M), Addiction‑like Eating Behaviour Scale (AEBS), Muscularity‑Oriented Eating Test (MOET), and Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS‑21). Confirmatory factor analysis supported the original eight‑factor, 45‑item structure [χ2(914) = 1994.57, χ2/df = 2.18, CFI = 0.90, RMSEA = 0.05 (0.05–0.06), SRMR = 0.07]. Women scored significantly higher on most subscales, except for Excessive Exercise, Muscle Building, and Negative Attitudes toward Obesity, where men scored higher (p < 0.005). Reliability was strong, with Cronbach’s α ranging from 0.72 to 0.90 and McDonald’s ω from 0.75 to 0.90. Convergent and discriminant validity were also supported. Overall, findings suggest that the EPSI‑T is a reliable and valid measure of eating disorder symptoms in Turkish‑speaking populations and may facilitate cross‑cultural research by providing a tool structurally consistent with the original English version.