Factor Analysis and Psychometric Validation of the Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire in an Australian Undergraduate Sample

2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Collison ◽  
Justin Mahlberg
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Image Disturbance ◽  
Psychometric Validation

Body-Image Disturbances in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa

1982 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 715-722 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirja Kalliopuska
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Anorexia Nervosa ◽  
Ego Identity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Image Disturbance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Identity Problem ◽  
Body Image Disturbances ◽  
Image Projections

Body-image disturbances are studied by the Draw-A-Person test given to the anorexia nervosa group of 32 and a control group of 30. The Machover scoring system was used. Two new scales were also constructed, the index of disturbed body image and the unity index of the body image. Machover's method differentiated groups from each other statistically significantly including the new ones: the unity index of body image made by Kalliopuska and Siimes in 1980 and Kalliopuska's index of disturbed body image in 1981. Factor analysis of items gave six factors: severe body-image disturbance, body-image adequacy, hostility, regression, unsureness and faltering in body image, and ego-identity problem. Body-image projections varied greatly as the nature of anorexia nervosa is multidimensional.

scholarly journals HOUT-01. ALOPECIA SYMPTOM IMPACT SCALE (ASIS): MEASURING THE SYMPTOMS OF ALOPECIA AND THEIR IMPACT IN PATIENTS WITH PRIMARY BRAIN TUMORS

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (Supplement_6) ◽  
pp. vi111-vi112
Author(s):  
Tito Mendoza ◽  
Lindsay Rowe ◽  
Elizabeth Vera ◽  
Alvina Acquaye ◽  
Mark Gilbert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Alopecia Areata ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Image Disturbance ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Impact Scale

Abstract INTRODUCTION Alopecia manifests in many cancer patients receiving therapy. These patients may experience similar physical symptoms and impairment as patients with autoimmune alopecia areata. The Alopecia Areata Symptom Impact Scale (AASIS) was originally validated for patients with autoimmune disorder. However, the validity and reliability of the AASIS among primary brain tumor (PBT) patients has not been evaluated. METHODS A cross sectional survey of 100 PBT patients was conducted as part of an IRB approved prospective protocol using structured questionnaires and open-ended responses. Participants completed the AASIS to measure symptoms of alopecia areata and their impact on daily functioning along with the Body Image Scale (BIS) to assess the prevalence of body image disturbance. Analyses included factor analysis to determine the number and nature of underlying constructs, Cronbach’s alphas to assess reliability, and correlational analysis to establish concurrent validity. RESULTS Patients’ median age was 48(range 23– 74), and 56% were male. Glioblastoma was most common (32%); low grade tumors (I and II) were 30% of diagnoses. The median time from initial diagnosis was 5 years (range 0–22), and 64% of patients had a KPS of 90–100. An item from the AASIS, ‘body hair or eyelashes loss’, was deemed to be irrelevant, rated low by PBT patients and was removed. Factor analysis revealed 3 underlying constructs: physical (e.g. itchy skin, scalp hair loss), affective (e.g. feeling anxious, feeling sad) symptoms, and impact of alopecia (e.g. work, quality of life) with Cronbach’s alphas of 0.78, 0.89 and 0.96, respectively. The BIS had the highest correlation with the affective symptom subscale (0.58, p< .001). CONCLUSION Our results demonstrate the desired reliability and validity for use in studies examining alopecia and its impact in PBT patients. Dropping the term ‘areata’, the modified tool is now ASIS, and can be implemented in future studies.

High Heels sebagai Agensi bagi Tubuh Wanita

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 196
Author(s):  
Sunandar Macpal ◽  
Fathianabilla Azhar
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
The Body ◽  
The Other ◽  
Body Image Disturbance ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
High Heels ◽  
Experience Pain ◽  
Woman's Body

The aims of this paper is to explain the use of high heels as an agency for a woman's body. Agency context refers to pain in the body but pain is perceived as something positive. In this paper, the method used is a literature review by reviewing writings related to the use of high heels. The findings in this paper that women experience body image disturbance or anxiety because they feel themselves are not beautiful or not attractive. The use of high heels, makes women more attractive and more confident, on the other hand the use of high heels actually makes women feel pain and discomfort. However, for the achievement of beauty standards, women voluntarily allow their bodies to experience pain. However, the agency's willingness to beauty standards here is meaningless without filtering and directly accepted. Instead women keep negotiating with themselves so as to make a decision why use high heels.

scholarly journals On Redefining the Body Image Satisfaction Questionnaire: A Preliminary Test of Multidimensionality

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 876
Author(s):  
Filipe Rodrigues ◽  
Diogo Monteiro ◽  
Pedro Flores ◽  
Pedro Forte
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Preliminary Test ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Image Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction Questionnaire ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Psychometric Quality

The aim of the present study was to examine the Body Image Satisfaction Questionnaire (BISQ) as a multidimensional instrument, designed to measure individuals’ body image satisfaction. A sample of 790 Portuguese healthy adults (female = 399; male = 391) aged 18 and 49 years old (M = 28.61, SD = 7.97) completed the BISQ. Exploratory factor analysis of the BISQ provided initial psychometric validity for a five-factor model assessing five dimensions of body image, namely, face, upper torso, lower torso, lower body, and overall body appearance. Confirmatory factor analysis supported this five-correlated model, in which a bifactor model provided the best fit to the data, defining a body image satisfaction factor and five specific factors. The BISQ clearly distinguished between various dimensions of body image satisfaction and showed satisfactory psychometric quality through factor analyses. This measure may have a broad application for research and practice, as a tool for capturing individual body image satisfaction.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of Persian Version of Body Image Shame Scale: A Study in Cosmetic Surgery Clinics

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sajad Khanjani ◽  
Banafsheh Gharraee ◽  
Abbas Ramezani Farani ◽  
Aliakbar Foroughi
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Cosmetic Surgery ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Appearance Anxiety ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Background: Body image shame considerably contributes to the development and persistence of eating and body image disorders. Objectives: The current study was done to determine the psychometric properties of the body image shame scale and introduce a suitable measure for researchers and therapists in the field of psychological health. Methods: In this study, 409 (136 men and 273 females) individuals who referred to cosmetic surgery clinics in Tehran were chosen. The construct validity of the body image shame was assessed using confirmatory factor analysis and divergent and convergent validity. To assess the divergent and convergent validity of the body compassion scale, appearance anxiety inventory, dysmorphic concern questionnaire and Forms of Self-Criticizing/Attacking and Self-Reassuring Scale were used. Internal Consistency and test-retest reliability (4 weeks’ interval) were used to evaluate reliability. LISREL V8.80 and SSPS V20 were used for data analysis. Results: The results of confirmatory factor analysis showed that the two-factor model (internal and external body image shame) fitted the data (RMSEA = 0.07, NFI = 0.94, CFI = 0.92). Body image shame scale had a positive, significant correlation with dysmorphic concern, appearance anxiety, and self-criticism, and a negative, significant correlation with body compassion (P < 0.05). Also, Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, for the whole of scale, internal body image shame, and external body image shame were 0.85, 0.79, and 0.82, respectively. Conclusions: Psychometric properties of the persian version of the body image shame scale were confirmed in this study. Therefore, it can be used as a valid instrument in research and clinical works in populations with concerns about body image.

Attitudinal Body-Image Assessment: Factor Analysis of the Body-Self Relations Questionnaire

1990 ◽  
Vol 55 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 135-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy A. Brown ◽  
Thomas F. Cash ◽  
Peter J. Mikulka
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Self ◽  
Image Assessment ◽  
Assessment Factor

scholarly journals Life Satisfaction in Women With Breast Cancer1

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (59) ◽  
pp. 295-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solange Fonseca ◽  
Leonor Lencastre ◽  
Marina Guerra
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Conservative Surgery ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Image Disturbance ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Self Actualization

It is well known that breast cancer carries many psychosocial consequences. For a deeper understanding of this topic, this study aims to analyze the relationship between life satisfaction, meaning in life, optimism, body image and depression in 55 women with breast cancer, organized into two groups: mastectomized and submitted to conservative surgery. The variables were characterized based on the results from the Auto-Actualização-SentidoVida [Self-Actualization-Life Meaning] sub-scale, the Escala de Otimismo [Optimism scale], the Body Image Scale, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Escala de Satisfação com a Vida [Life satisfaction scale]. Meaning in life and optimism were positively correlated with life satisfaction. Higher depression and body image disturbance appeared associated with lower life satisfaction. Body image disturbance was higher in mastectomized women. It was concluded that women submitted to conservative surgery do not have more life satisfaction than mastectomized women, requiring equal attention in terms of preventing depression and promoting positive variables.

Investigation of Gerstmann's Syndrome Induced by Hypnotic Suggestion

1954 ◽  
Vol 100 (421) ◽  
pp. 961-964 ◽  
Author(s):  
John B. Stanton
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Image Disturbance ◽  
Parietal Region ◽  
Dominant Hemisphere ◽  
Hypnotic Suggestion ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Gerstmann’S Syndrome

Certain specific disabilities following lesions of the dominant hemisphere particularly those involving the parietal region, have been recognized for many years. The syndrome of dyscalculia, dysgraphia, right-left disorientation and finger agnosia is usually known as Gerstmann's syndrome, following that author's descriptions in 1924 and 1940. It has been suggested that of these four main components of the syndrome, finger agnosia might be the fundamental disturbance, bringing the others in its train. Thus, as a result of the postulated importance of the digits for numeration, acalculia would naturally follow. Dysgraphia would result from the loss of the “schema” for the fingers—a part of the body-image—and right-left disorientation might be a consequence of the same body-image disturbance—a “hand” agnosia.

scholarly journals The effect of body image preoccupation on decision making in eating disorders

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jakub Onysk ◽  
Peggy Seriès
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Image Disturbance ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
Body Image Issues ◽  
Reinforcement Learning Model

AbstractEating disorders are associated with one of the highest mortality rates among all mental disorders, yet there is very little research about them within the newly emerging and promising field of computational psychiatry. As such, we focus on investigating a previously unexplored, yet a core aspect of eating disorders – body image preoccupation. We continue a freshly opened debate about model-based learning in eating disorders and perform a study that utilises a two-step decision-making task and a reinforcement learning model to understand the effect of body image preoccupation on model-based learning in a subclinical eating disorder population, as recruited using Prolific. We find a significantly reduced model-based contribution in the body image disturbance task condition in the eating disorder group as compared to a healthy control. We propose a new digital biomarker that significantly predicts disordered eating, and body image issues.

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