title: Evaluating the real-world predictive validity of the Body Image Quality of Life Inventory using Ecological Momentary Assessment.
abstract: Perceptions of physical appearance, or body image, can affect psychosocial functioning and quality of life (QOL). The present study evaluated the real-world predictive validity of the Body Image Quality of Life Inventory (BIQLI) using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA). College women reporting subclinical disordered eating/body dissatisfaction (N=131) completed the BIQLI and related measures. For one week they then completed five daily EMA surveys of mood, social interactions, stress, and eating behaviors on palmtop computers. Results showed better body image QOL was associated with less negative affect, less overwhelming emotions, more positive affect, more pleasant social interactions, and higher self-efficacy for handling stress. Lower body image QOL was marginally related to less overeating and lower loss of control over eating in daily life. To our knowledge, this is the first study to support the real-world predictive validity of the BIQLI by identifying social, affective, and behavioral correlates in everyday life using EMA.
authors: Old Dominion University, Department of Psychology, 250 Mills Godwin Building, Norfolk, VA 23529, United States; Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology, 700 Park Avenue/MCAR-410, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA 23504, United States. Electronic address: kheron@odu.edu.
authors: Kristin E
authors: KE
authors: Heron
authors: Old Dominion University, Department of Psychology, 250 Mills Godwin Building, Norfolk, VA 23529, United States.
authors: Tyler B
authors: TB
authors: Mason
authors: Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology, 700 Park Avenue/MCAR-410, Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA 23504, United States.
authors: Tiphanie G
authors: TG
authors: Sutton
authors: Virginia Wesleyan College, Department of Psychology, 1584 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502, United States.
authors: Taryn A
authors: TA
authors: Myers
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image / Q000523:psychology*; D004644:Emotions; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards*; D014495:Universities; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Body image; Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA); Ecological validity; Quality of life; Real-world predictive validity