Research Article

Dimensions of Body Image: Body Image Scale

Volume: 12 Number: 65 July 1, 2022
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Dimensions of Body Image: Body Image Scale

Abstract

This study aims at developing a measuring instrument of which validity and reliability for measuring the body images of individuals during adolescence and young adulthood are proven. The study group consists of 384 high school students. The content validity of the study was tested by seeking an expert opinion and the construct validity was tested by applying explanatory (EFA) and confirmatory (CFA) factor analysis. In the scope of analysis, IBM SPSS Statistics v20.0 and Lisrel 8.80 programs were used. As a result of EFA, a four-factor structure, which explains 62% of the total variance and is composed of 21 items, was obtained. The factors were called “Negative Perception of the Body”, “Evaluation Sensitivity”, “Positive Perception of the Body”, and “Body Change”. As a result of CFA, it was determined that the four-factor structure consisting of 21 items had an adequate fit index. As a consequence of reliability analysis, it was found that the Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficients, calculated for EFA and CFA samples, being .92 and .88 fell within acceptable values. The findings obtained following the item analysis demonstrated that the total score of items listed in the Body Image Scale presented a high level of predictive power and distinctiveness. The Body Image Scale can be defined as a valid and reliable measuring instrument to be used to measure the body image of adolescents and young adults.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Psychology

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Ezgi Saylan
Türkiye

Vesile Soyyiğit This is me
Türkiye

Publication Date

July 1, 2022

Submission Date

November 17, 2021

Acceptance Date

May 13, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 12 Number: 65

APA
Saylan, E., & Soyyiğit, V. (2022). Dimensions of Body Image: Body Image Scale. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, 12(65), 229-247. https://doi.org/10.17066/tpdrd.1138273
AMA
1.Saylan E, Soyyiğit V. Dimensions of Body Image: Body Image Scale. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal. 2022;12(65):229-247. doi:10.17066/tpdrd.1138273
Chicago
Saylan, Ezgi, and Vesile Soyyiğit. 2022. “Dimensions of Body Image: Body Image Scale”. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal 12 (65): 229-47. https://doi.org/10.17066/tpdrd.1138273.
EndNote
Saylan E, Soyyiğit V (July 1, 2022) Dimensions of Body Image: Body Image Scale. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal 12 65 229–247.
IEEE
[1]E. Saylan and V. Soyyiğit, “Dimensions of Body Image: Body Image Scale”, Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, vol. 12, no. 65, pp. 229–247, July 2022, doi: 10.17066/tpdrd.1138273.
ISNAD
Saylan, Ezgi - Soyyiğit, Vesile. “Dimensions of Body Image: Body Image Scale”. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal 12/65 (July 1, 2022): 229-247. https://doi.org/10.17066/tpdrd.1138273.
JAMA
1.Saylan E, Soyyiğit V. Dimensions of Body Image: Body Image Scale. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal. 2022;12:229–247.
MLA
Saylan, Ezgi, and Vesile Soyyiğit. “Dimensions of Body Image: Body Image Scale”. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal, vol. 12, no. 65, July 2022, pp. 229-47, doi:10.17066/tpdrd.1138273.
Vancouver
1.Ezgi Saylan, Vesile Soyyiğit. Dimensions of Body Image: Body Image Scale. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal. 2022 Jul. 1;12(65):229-47. doi:10.17066/tpdrd.1138273

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