Appearance commentary from romantic partners: evaluation of an adapted measure.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Verbal Commentary on Physical Appearance Scale (VCOPAS; Herbozo & Thompson, 2006b) after modifying it to capture appearance feedback given by romantic partners (VCOPAS-P). Women participants (N=248) completed the VCOPAS-P, as well as measures of disordered eating, body image dissatisfaction, relationship quality, and socially desirable responding. Exploratory factor analysis identified the best factor structure for the VCOPAS-P, which contained three factors similar to the VCOPAS. Correlations between the VCOPAS-P subscales and measures of disordered eating, body image dissatisfaction, relationship quality, and social desirability responding demonstrated convergent and discriminant validity of the VCOPAS-P. There was a significant positive correlation between the negative comments subscale of the VCOPAS-P and the measures of body dissatisfaction and weight concern (measured by the EDE-Q). Additionally, VCOPAS-P subscales reflecting positive comments about appearance and weight were associated with greater relationship satisfaction.
Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States. Electronic address: johns68@auburn.edu.
Lucille J
LJ
Carriere
Auburn University, Auburn, AL, United States. Electronic address: ask002@auburn.edu.
Annette S
AS
Kluck
D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image; D030141:Feedback, Psychological; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011594:Psychometrics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012649:Self Concept; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology*; D012928:Social Desirability; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
Body image; Commentary; Psychometrics; Romantic partners