The situational inventory of body-image dysphoria: psychometric evidence and development of a short form

Abstract

Objective: Among the facets of the multidimensional body-image construct is the experience of dysphoric emotions about the body in specific situational contexts. The present article reviews the evidence concerning a unique measure of this facet, the Situational Inventory of Body-Image Dysphoria (SIBID).

Method: The reliability and validity of the SIBID were examined across multiple studies conducted by the author. Because the 48-item length of this measure may preclude its use by some researchers, a 20-item short-form was developed and evaluated.

Results: Findings consistently confirmed the SIBID's internal consistency, stability, and convergent, discriminant, and construct validity. The short form was found to be a psychometrically sound alternative to the longer version.

Discussion: The SIBID has utility in assessing negative body-image affect. Its use in research with both clinical and nonclinical populations is encouraged.