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

Authors

Stephen L. Franzoi, Marquette UniversityFollow
Stephanie A. Shields, Pennsylvania State University

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

1984

Publisher

Taylor & Francis (Routledge)

Source Publication

Journal of Personality Assessment

Source ISSN

0022-3891

Abstract

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.

Comments

Journal of Personality Assessment, Vol. 48, No. 2 (1984): 173-178. DOI.

Recommended Citation

Franzoi, Stephen L. and Shields, Stephanie A., "The Body Esteem Scale: Multidimensional Structure and Sex Differences in a College Population" (1984). Psychology Faculty Research and Publications. 416.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/psych_fac/416