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Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire (BIDQ)

The BIDQ is a brief self-report questionnaire screening for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), a disorder characterized by preoccupation with a perceived defect in appearance and repetitive behaviours (mirror checking, grooming, comparing with others). Developed by Castle and colleagues, the BIDQ focuses on the core diagnostic features of BDD: appearance concern, functional impairment, and repetitive behaviours. It is used in clinical, cosmetic dermatology, and research settings to identify individuals who may have BDD.

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  1. Mancuso, S. G., Knoesen, N. P., & Castle, D. J. (2010). The Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire: A screening measure for body dysmorphic disorder. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 44(6), 535–542. DOI: 10.3109/00048670903571599
  2. Grant, J. E., Kim, S. W., & Eckert, E. D. (2002). Body dysmorphic disorder in patients with body image concerns visiting cosmetic dermatologists. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 36(6), 379–385. DOI: 10.1016/S0022-3956(02)00016-9
  3. Castle, D. J., Rossell, S. L., & Cecil, D. (2006). Concealment of delusions and obsessions in body dysmorphic disorder. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 40(1), 19–22. DOI: 10.1080/j.1440-1614.2006.01738.x

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ScholarGateBIDQ (Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire). Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://scholargate.app/en/clinical-psychology/body-image-disturbance-questionnaire