The Body Esteem Scale: Multidimensional Structure and Sex Differences in a College Population

Stephen L. Franzoi; Stephanie A. Shields

doi:10.1207/s15327752jpa4802_12

The Body Esteem Scale: Multidimensional Structure and Sex Differences in a College Population

Stephen L. Franzoi, Stephanie A. Shields

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Norms and reliability and validity data are presented for an objectively scored Body Esteem Scale. Factor analysis of the scale revealed that body esteem is a multidimensional construct which differs for males and females. For males, the body esteem dimensions dealt with physical attractiveness, upper body strength, and physical condition. For females, the dimensions dealt with sexual attractiveness, weight concern, and physical condition. The three aspects of males’ body esteem were more highly intercorrelated than those of the females, indicating a greater degree of body esteem differentiation for females than for males.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	173-178
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Personality Assessment
Volume	48
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327752jpa4802_12
State	Published - Apr 1984

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