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Table 2 Predictor variables and coding Scheme

From: Parents’ use of coercive and indulgent feeding practices for children with avid eating behaviour: an Ecological Momentary Assessment study

 

Response options

Dummy code

Feeding Goal

  

To avoid arguments about food at mealtimes

1 = Yes

Yes

 

0 = No

No

Meal Context

  

Meal child was eating

1 = Breakfast

Meal

 

2 = Lunch

Meal

 

3 = Evening meal

Meal

 

4 = Snack

Snack

Where eating event took place

1 = Around a table at home

Private

 

2 = On the sofa/chair in living area

Private

 

3 = Scattered throughout the house

Private

 

4 = In the car

Private

 

5 = At a restaurant

Public

Atmosphere of eating event

1 = Chaotic

Negative

 

2 = Rushed

Negative

 

3 = Tense

Negative

 

4 = Relaxed

Positive

 

5 = Enjoyable

Positive

 

6 = Neutral

Neutral

  1. NB. Bolded items indicate reference variables The reference variables were decided based on the factors we believed would not be associated with the use of coercive/indulgent FPs