Body Shape Questionnaire: studies of validity and reliability.

Authors :: Rosen JC
Jones A
Ramirez E
Waxman S
Source :: The International journal of eating disorders [Int J Eat Disord] 1996 Nov; Vol. 20 (3), pp. 315-9.
Publication Year :: 1996
Abstract: Objective: The Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) is a useful measure of weight and shape concern. The purpose of this study is to contribute new psychometric information on the BSQ in order to assist clinicians and researchers who intend to use this measure.<br />Method: This paper reports average scores on American samples of clinical subjects referred for body image problems, obese persons seeking weight reduction, and nonclinical samples of college students and adults.<br />Results and Discussion: The BSQ demonstrated good test-retest reliability, concurrent validity with other measures of body image, and criterion validity for clinical status.

Subjects :: Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Body Mass Index
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Reproducibility of Results
Sex Factors
United States
Body Image
Obesity psychology
Psychological Tests
Psychometrics

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0276-3478
Volume :: 20
Issue :: 3
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: The International journal of eating disorders
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 8912044
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1098-108X(199611)20:3<315::AID-EAT11>3.0.CO;2-Z