Validity of the Body Image Detection Device.
The construct of body image distortion has occupied a central role in conceptualization of anorexia and bulimia nervosa. However, measurement of the construct has been problematic despite introduction of several varied measurement techniques. One new technique is the Body Image Detection Device (BIDD), which includes a measure of perceptual body image distortion (BPI) and subjective ratings of relative weight (SRI). The current study sought to examine the validity of the BIDD. In general, the SRI showed moderately favorable validity, while the validity of the BPI was not supported in this population.
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Department of Psychiatry, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44109.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image; D001835:Body Weight; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009765:Obesity; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012737:Sex Factors