In-person interview versus online self-assessment of the eating disorder examination: an empirical validation of data equivalence

Key Points

• This research aims to validate data equivalence between in-person and online assessments for eating disorders.
• Compared responses from an online self-assessment and an in-person interview for the eating disorder examination.
• Analyzed the perceived anonymity of the online format and its impact on responses.
• Evaluated objective weight as a translation criterion for diagnostic data.
• The online EDE self-assessment is equivalent to the in-person interview in results.
• Perceived anonymity in the online format fosters more trustworthy responses.
• Objective weight was affirmed as an essential factor in dietary assessment translation.