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The following two studies were focused on the psychometric measurement of IE; the second explored the factor structure of the Intuitive Eating Scale 2 (IES-2) in a clinical population and established clinical norms, and the third adapted and validated the IES-2 for early adolescents. The fourth study reports data from early adolescents outlining the preliminary estimates constructs such as psychological distress, disordered eating, and body image disturbances. This study also reports the prevalence of IE and body appreciation in this demographic. The fifth study reports findings from a mixed- methods study evaluating the feasibilityand preliminary efficacy of an IE intervention for early adolescents. Taken together, this thesis extends our understanding of the role that IE can play in adolescent health promotion. 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