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Objective: Given that eating disorders (EDs) are considered one of the deadliest mental illnesses, the development of appropriate assessment instruments is a necessity. Despite the extensive literature on assessing EDs, there has been a lack of focus on semi‐structured interviews. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of psychometrically validated semi‐structured interviews for EDs. Methods: Included studies (N = 24) were required to present a semi‐structured interview for EDs that has been validated through a psychometric process. The APA PsycNet, MEDLINE, APA Psycinfo, Pubmed, and Health & Psychosocial Instruments databases were searched. The literature search included publications through May 2024, with no earliest year restriction. Results: A total of six instruments were identified and reviewed in terms of conceptual design, purpose and content, psychometric characteristics, and strengths and limitations. Three main findings were highlighted: (a) only half of the instruments are up to date; (b) the instruments are based on either a categorical or a mixed categorical‐dimensional approach; and (c) the predominance of the categorical approach. Conclusions: The results are discussed regarding the conceptual approaches of the instrument to provide clinical and research implications. Despite the many strengths of the instrument, additional psychometric research is needed. Highlight: The complexity of eating disorders (EDs) challenges traditional DSM‐5 categorisation. With more than 50% of individuals diagnosed in a residual category with limited treatment research, there is a critical need for accurate diagnosis through validated assessment tools based on alternative approaches.Of the six existing semi‐structured assessments of EDs, only three are up to date and can be used for both clinical and research applications.The electronic format and dual scoring (categorical and dimensional) of the instrument are promising features for providing a comprehensive and personalised assessment of EDs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on the systematic translation and content validation method used to produce the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Duke Special Survey on Corporate Policy by Graham and Harvey. Design/methodology/approach – In accordance with the requirements for cross-cultural application of surveys, the paper accounts for obvious differences in language, culture, and the institutional setting and employ well-known techniques from the field of psychology, such as the use of backtranslation, to ensure faithfulness to the original survey. A panel of experts served as judges in evaluating the clarity of language and the practical pertinence and theoretical dimensions of the questionnaire. Coefficients of content validity for each item and for the instrument as a whole are reported. Findings – The results illustrate how a questionnaire designed for one country should be rigorously translated and validated prior to use in another country. Research limitations/implications – Although the content validity of the translated version of the Duke Special Survey on Corporate Policy for use in Brazil is generally satisfactory, a few items may prove to be a challenge for the Brazilian CFO to answer, particularly those questions concerning features that are uncommon in the Brazilian financial market. Originality/value – This paper explores the field study method in finance by borrowing from the vast experience of psychology research in the rigorous translation and validation of survey instruments. This study also highlights the similarities and differences in the interpretation of questions between emerging and developed markets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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