Family Experience With Eating Disorders Scale: A Systematic Way to Engage the Family in Treatment

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to measure congruence in perceptions of family dynamics in eating-disordered adolescents and their parents. Design and Methods: A pilot sample of 35 matched parent-child dyads completed either the Parent Version or the newly modified Client Version of the Family Experience with Eating Disorders Scale (FEEDS). Findings: Differences between parent and child perceptions on subscale totals were not demonstrated, but statistically significant differences on select items were shown. Practice Implications: The FEEDS offers a systematic way to explore differences and commonalities in perception among family members and to engage the family in treatment.