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Body Weight Image and Satisfaction Scale (BWIS / Body Dissatisfaction)

Body image satisfaction and dissatisfaction are important psychological constructs measured through multiple instruments, with no single standardized 'Body Weight Image and Satisfaction Scale,' but rather several validated measures of body dissatisfaction (e.g., EDE-Q body dissatisfaction items, Figure Rating Scale, Body Shape Questionnaire). These instruments assess the degree to which individuals are satisfied with their body weight and shape, a key psychological outcome in nutrition, eating disorder, and weight management research. Body dissatisfaction is strongly associated with disordered eating, poor mental health, and reduced quality of life.

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  1. Mond, J. M., Hay, P. J., Rodgers, B., Owen, C., & Beumont, P. J. (2004). Validity of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) in screening for eating disorders in community samples. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 42(5), 551-567. DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2003.09.011
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ScholarGateBWIS (Body Weight Image and Satisfaction Scale). Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://scholargate.app/en/nutritional-science/body-weight-image-satisfaction