title: Reliability and accuracy of self-report of a new body-image measure.
abstract: The present study investigated the reliability and accuracy of the Body-image Distortion Questionnaire, a paper-and-pencil self-report measure. Forty male and 41 female college students completed the questionnaire on each of two occasions 21 days apart. During the second session, height, weight, and body build were measured. Results indicated that the questionnaire is a reliable and accurate measure of body-image distortion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Windsor, Ontario.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Mable
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Balance
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Galgan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001827:Body Height; D001828:Body Image; D001835:Body Weight; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010469:Perceptual Distortion; D011581:Psychological Tests; D013008:Somatotypes