Abstract
Cash’s cognitive-behavioral model on body image explains the
development of body image schemas through the interaction of two kinds of
factors: historical and developmental influences and proximal events and
processes. Those schemas guide the cognitive processing of appearancerelated information, causing emotions and behaviors associated with body
image, a multidimensional construct.
In the present investigation, we conducted the psychometric studies of
a questionnaire that aims to assess the investment component of body image,
consisting of the centrality of appearance in people’s life and their level of
motivation to manage their physical appearance. A sample consisting of 226
adults answered The Beliefs About Appearance Questionnaire (ASI-R),
which showed good levels of reliability and validity. As predicted, gender
differences were found in the answers to the instrument. Subsequently, a
group consisting of 60 pregnant women was compared with a group of 45
non-pregnant women drawn from the initial sample. Results showed no
significant differences between the two groups, regarding body image
investment.
development of body image schemas through the interaction of two kinds of
factors: historical and developmental influences and proximal events and
processes. Those schemas guide the cognitive processing of appearancerelated information, causing emotions and behaviors associated with body
image, a multidimensional construct.
In the present investigation, we conducted the psychometric studies of
a questionnaire that aims to assess the investment component of body image,
consisting of the centrality of appearance in people’s life and their level of
motivation to manage their physical appearance. A sample consisting of 226
adults answered The Beliefs About Appearance Questionnaire (ASI-R),
which showed good levels of reliability and validity. As predicted, gender
differences were found in the answers to the instrument. Subsequently, a
group consisting of 60 pregnant women was compared with a group of 45
non-pregnant women drawn from the initial sample. Results showed no
significant differences between the two groups, regarding body image
investment.
| Translated title of the contribution | A cognitive-behavioral perspective on body image: Psychometric studies of The Beliefs About Appearance Questionnaire (ASI-R) |
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| Original language | Portuguese |
| Qualification | Master of Science |
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| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |