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Development and preliminary validation of the body satisfaction scale (BSS)

Slade, Peter D., Dewey, Michael E., Newton, Tim, Brodie, David, Kiemle, Gundi·1990·Psychology & Health
DOI 10.1080/08870449008400391
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This paper describes the development of a simple paper-and-pencil test designed to measure satisfaction/dissatisfaction with 16 body parts. It is based on the body-cathexis scale of Secord and Jourard (1953) but takes only 2–3 minutes to complete. The factorial structure of the scale is described together with the three summative scales (“general,” “head parts” and “body parts” dissatisfaction) which are derived. The internal consistency of the scales was found to be acceptable. Significant positive correlations are also reported with the Body Shape Questionnaire (Cooper et al., 1987). The paper reports data for female comparison groups (college students, nursing students and female volunteers) and for samples of eating disorder patients and overweight subjects. The latter two groups report significantly higher body dissatisfaction than the comparison groups. Finally, it is argued that the scale is useful for work in health related fields and some current applications are briefly described.

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Authors
Slade, P. D., Dewey, M. E., Newton, T., Brodie, D., & Kiemle, G.
Affiliations
University of Liverpool (GB)
ORCID
Venue
Psychology & Health
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
1990-07
Volume
4
Issue
3
Pages
213-220
ISSN
  • 0887-0446 (ISSN-L)
  • 1476-8321
DOI
10.1080/08870449008400391
OpenAlex
W2024737110
Cited by
234
References
22
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 15 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 14 · 2021: 11 · 2020: 6 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 4 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 8 · 2015: 10 · 2014: 7 · 2013: 10 · 2012: 7
FWCI
2.69
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Psychology and Health (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
Keywords
body satisfaction, body dissatisfaction, scale development, body parts, body cathexis, eating disorders, overweight, nursing students, university students, Body Shape Questionnaire, psychometric validation

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