Handbook of Body Image-Related Measures

Preface
1. Acceptance of cosmetic surgery scale (ACSS) Donna Henderson-King and Eaaron Henderson-King
2. Anti-fat microaggression experiences questionnaire (AFMEQ) Jennifer Webb and Abigail S. Hardin
3. Appearance anxiety inventory (AAI) David Veale and Olivia Hunt
4. Appearance-based rejection sensitivity (Appearance-RS) scale Lora E. Park and Deborah E. Ward
5. Appearance-related safety behaviour scale (ARSB-S) Tapan A. Patel, Berta J. Summers and Jesse R. Cougle
6. Appearance-related social media consciousness (ASMC) scale Sophia Choukas-Bradley and Anne J. Maheux
7. Appearance schemas inventory-revised (ASI-R) Thomas F. Cash and Tracy L. Tylka
8. Appearance schema activation word-stem completion task Marika Tiggemann, Duane Hargreaves, Janet Polivy and Traci McFarlane
9. Assessment of body image cognitive distortions (ABCD) Thomas F. Cash and Tracy L. Tylka
10. Attunement with exercise scale (AwE) Rachel M. Calogero, Tracy L. Tylka and Katarina L. Huellemann
11. Beliefs about penis size scale (BAPS) David Veale
12. Ben-Tovim walker body attitudes questionnaire (BAQ) David I. Ben-Tovim and M.K. Walker
13. BMI-Based figure rating scale for Chinese adolescents (C-BMI-FRS) Kui Wang, Chao-Ran Yu and Heather L. Littleton
14. Body acceptance by others scale-2 (BAOS-2) Viren Swami
15. Body and appearance self-conscious emotions scale (BASES) Andree L. Castonguay and Catherine M. Sabiston
16. Body appreciation scale-2 (BAS-2) Tracy L. Tylka and Nichole L. Wood-Barcalow
17. body appreciation scale-2a for autistic adults (BAS-2A) Phaedra Longhurst, Jennifer Todd, Jane E. Aspell and Viren Swami
18. Body appreciation scale -2 for children (BAS-2C) Hannah K. Jarman, Amy Slater, Tracy L. Tylka and Emma Halliwell
19. Body checking cognitions scale (BCCS) Victoria A. Mountford, Anne M. Haase and Glenn Waller
20. Body compassion questionnaire (BCQ) Emily S. Beadle and Nicholas A. Troop
21. Body compassion scale (BCS) Jennifer K. Altman
22. Body dissatisfaction frequency duration questionnaire (BDFDQ) Laura Dondzilo
23. Body dissatisfaction scale for adults Tazvin Ijaz and Mishal Tariq
24. Body dysmorphic disorder questionnaire (BDDQ) and body dysmorphic disorder questionnaire-dermatology version (BDDQ-Dermatology version) Katharine A. Phillips
25. Body dysmorphic disorder symptom scale (BDD-SS) Berta J. Summers, Jasmine Williams, Jennifer L. Greenberg and Sabine Wilhelm
26. Body, eating, and exercise comparison orientation measure (BEECOM) Jessica F. Saunders and Ellen. E Fitzsimmons-Craft
27. Body esteem scale-revised (BES-R) Stephen L. Franzoi
28. Body esteem scale for adolescents and adults (BES-AA) Tracy L. Tylka
29. Body experience during pregnancy scale (BEPS) Anat Talmon and Karni Ginzburg
30. Body exposure during sexual activities questionnaire (BESAQ) Thomas F. Cash and Tracy L. Tylka
31. Body-focused shame and guilt scale (BF-SGS) Caroline H. Armstrong and Hilary Weingarden
32. Body image acceptance and action questionnaire (BIAAQ) Emily K. Sandoz, Thomas Sease and Jade Campbell
33. Body Image Assessment Scale – Body Dimensions (BIAS-BD) Rick M. Gardner
34. Body Image Concern Inventory (BICI) Heather Littleton, Rachael Peck and Molly Higgins
35. Body Image Coping Strategies Inventory (BICSI) Thomas F. Cash and Tracy L. Tylka
36. Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire (BIDQ) Thomas F. Cash and Tracy L. Tylka
37. Body Image Ideals Questionnaire (BIQ) Thomas F. Cash and Tracy L. Tylka
38. Body Image Flexibility and Inflexibility Scale (BIFIS) Anna L. Brichacek, James T. Neill, Kristen Murray, Elizabeth Rieger and Clare Watsford
39. Body Image in Pregnancy Scale (BIPS) Matthew Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, Jaclyn Broadbent and Helen Skouteris
40. Body Image Life Disengagement Questionnaire (BILD-Q) Melissa J. Atkinson and Phillippa C. Diedrichs
41. Body Image Matrix of Thinness and Muscularity (BIM

As body image research continues to expand, it can be difficult for clinicians and researchers to know how to choose the most appropriate measures to assess and treat patients. This handbook provides a comprehensive and well-organized catalogue of existing body image and related measures, detailing their descriptions, psychometric properties, and recommended applications, enabling readers to easily identify the most suitable tools for their studies or clinical work. It also offers guidance on adapting these measures for diverse cultural contexts, ensuring assessments are culturally relevant and sensitive. The book features step-by-step instructions on how to administer, score, and interpret each measure, with real-world examples that make it highly practical and accessible. With its focus on accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and ease of application, this handbook is invaluable for researchers, counselors, educators, and health professionals focused on body image.

• With chapters ordered alphabetically, and keywords in the index, this comprehensive reference guide is well-organized and easy to use, making it easy to find the appropriate measures for specific research or clinical needs
• The inclusion of information on how various measures can be adapted for different cultural contexts and populations highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity and ensures that assessments are relevant and applicable to diverse groups
• Provides detailed guidelines on interpreting and implementing each measure, along with real-world examples. This practical approach aids readers in effectively utilizing the measures, enhancing their applicability in both research and clinical practice

Virginia Ramseyer Winter , University of Missouri, Columbia

Dr. Virginia Ramseyer Winter is an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Social Work. She graduated with her MSW from the University of Michigan and her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas. Her research, published in leading journals, focuses on body image, weight stigma, and health.

Tracy L. Tylka , Ohio State University

Dr. Tracy L. Tylka is a Professor of Psychology at the Ohio State University. She is Editor-in-Chief of Body Image: An International Journal of Research. With colleagues, she has published professional books, chapters, empirical and review articles , scales, and a workbook related to body image, embodiment, and eating behavior.

Antoinette M. Landor , University of Missouri, Columbia

Dr. Antoinette M. Landor is an award-winning scholar and sought-after speaker. Her research, featured in leading journals and major media, explores colorism, racism, and body image. She has received numerous prestigious research and teaching awards, and delivered keynote addresses globally, establishing her as a respected voice in her field.