Abstract
Despite concerns regarding body image in young Korean women, no measurement tool has yet been developed or is available. This study examined the validity and reliability of the Korean version of the Body-Appreciation Scale (K-BAS) to assess body image positivity among young women. For this purpose, convenience sampling was conducted using social network services. The participants were 245 women (N = 245) aged 20 to 40 years. Validity and reliability were examined using item analysis, factor analysis, and correlation with body mass index, body dissatisfaction, and Cronbach’s alpha. Twelve items were selected for the study. Two factors were extracted through factor analysis, explaining 64.82% of the variance and showing a good model fit in the K-BAS. The K-BAS score was negatively correlated with body mass index (r = −0.33, p < 0.001) and body dissatisfaction (r = −0.41, p < 0.001). Reliability was high, as indicated by a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.91. These results indicate that the K-BAS may serve as an appropriate instrument for measuring body image positivity among young Korean women. It may also be useful for identifying women with abnormal body perceptions.
Highlights
Body image is a complex and multidimensional construct reflecting an individual’s perceptions of and attitudes toward their physical appearance [1,2]
Reliability was high, as indicated by a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.91. These results indicate that the Korean version of the Body-Appreciation Scale (K-Body-Appreciation Scale (BAS)) may serve as an appropriate instrument for measuring body image positivity among young Korean women
Both studies examined several key aspects of positive body image, and their psychometric properties were consistent. These results suggest that K-BAS scores have good psychometric properties for Korean women
Summary
Body image is a complex and multidimensional construct reflecting an individual’s perceptions of and attitudes (i.e., feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors) toward their physical appearance [1,2]. A positive body image is not merely the opposite or absence of a negative body image but is a distinct construct with its own unique factors, including favorable opinions and acceptance of and respect for one’s body [4]. Body appreciation (BA) refers to one’s appreciation of the features, functionality, and health of one’s body and is a positive body image concept that has attracted the most attention [7]. It can be defined as “love and acceptance of one’s body and appreciation of its uniqueness and the functions it performs” [8]. These findings highlight the uniqueness of BA and demonstrate that its scope extends beyond mere satisfaction with the body or appearance [10]
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