Determine the Psychometric Properties of the Body Appreciation Scales in Iranian Samples

Abstract

Introduction and Aims The aim of the present research is study of validity and reliability of the body Appreciation Scales in Iranian samples. So far, in the assessment of body image that’s been done in Iran were almost exclusively negative aspects of evaluation. The scale used in this study focused on the positive aspects of body image. Materials and Methods This scale conducted on the sample of 300 undergraduate students studying at Tehran University and Shahed University. Sampling in this study is available sampling. Results In the present study, Cronbach’s alpha values obtained 0.88, which represented good reliability of this tool in Iran. The results of exploratory factor analysis contains two-factor model, that 12.55% variance of the Body Appreciation Scales was explained. There is a significant negative relationship between positive body image and the body image concern inventory (P<0.001) as well as between self-esteem and body image there is a significant positive relationship (P<0.001). Conclusion This scale can be used to measure positive body image among Iranian researchers and therapists. * Corresponding Author: Shahed University, Department of Clinical Psychology. Email: [email protected]

Keywords

• body image
• body dysmorphic
• self-esteem