title: The factor structure and psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery Scale.
abstract: The current study examined the validity of the Italian version of the Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery Scale (ACSS; Henderson-King & Henderson-King, 2005) in a sample of 378 Italian adult women. A series of confirmatory factor analyses were conducted. A three-factor solution provided the best fit to the data and confirmed the Intrapersonal, Social, and Consider dimensions. The three factors were strongly inter-correlated. Cronbach's alphas were high (all alphas>.86). The scale showed good convergent and discriminant validity (estimated by Composite Reliability and the Average Variance Extracted). The nomological validity of the Italian version of the ACSS was confirmed by its significant correlations with participants' body dissatisfaction and sociocultural influences (internalization of thin ideals and perceived media pressure). The ACSS seems to be a useful measure of acceptance of cosmetic surgery in the Italian context. This instrument can be used with Italian speakers for research, health promotion, and preventive interventions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Sciences, Section of Psychology, University of Florence, Via di San Salvi, 12, Pad. 26, 50135 Florence, Italy. Electronic address: stefanile@psico.unifi.it.
authors.forename: Cristina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Stefanile
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Sciences, Section of Psychology, University of Florence, Via di San Salvi, 12, Pad. 26, 50135 Florence, Italy. Electronic address: nerini@psico.unifi.it.
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nerini
authors.affiliation: Department of Education and Psychology, Section of Psychology, University of Florence, Via di San Salvi, 12, Pad. 26, 50135 Florence, Italy. Electronic address: camilla.matera@unifi.it.
authors.forename: Camilla
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Matera
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image / Q000523:psychology*; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D007802:Language; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011594:Psychometrics; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Acceptance of Cosmetic Surgery Scale; Italian women; Validity