5. Conclusions
eating behaviors
In the present study, the factor structure of the SEREB-C was examined using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Our preliminary results showed that SEREB-C comprises two factors: activation and temptation situations and negative emotional situations. The two-factor model showed a good fit for Portuguese elementary school children. The scale also had good reliability coefficients. Thus, SEREB-C can be used by practitioners and researchers to assess children’s self-efficacy to regulate their eating behaviors. Moreover, SEREB-C values can provide valuable information to design tailored interventions. Finally, the psychometric properties of SEREB-C should be further explored with samples of different cultures.