Body Image Assessment

The Body Image Assessment below will give you a general assessment of your body image. For each of the statements below rate the degree to which they apply to you. Then total your points. 0=Never 1= Sometimes 2= Often 3=Always

I don't like looking at myself in mirrors. Shopping for clothes makes me weight-focused and is therefore unpleasant. I don't like to be looked at in public. I avoid participating in sports or outdoor activities because of my appearance. I feel ashamed of my body in the presence of a special person. I don't like my body. I feel that other people must think my body is ugly. I feel that friends and family are embarrassed to be seen with me. I compare my body with others to see if they are heavier than I. Enjoying activities is difficult because I am self-conscious about my appearance. I am preoccupied with feeling guilty about my weight. I have negative and self-critical thoughts about my body Total In General, your total score may suggest the following: 0-7 8-14 15-21 22-28 29-36 Great Attitude! Keep it up! Slightly Dissatisfied Moderately Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Extremely Dissatisfied

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