Body Image Assessments: BIQ

The Body-Image Ideals Questionnaire (BIQ) uniquely measures evaluative body image from the perspective of Self-Discrepancy Theory. It assesses body-image satisfaction-dissatisfaction by measuring the degree of discrepancy of self-perceived and idealized physical attributes, while also considering the valence or importance of each of the physical ideals to the person. Self-ideal discrepancy and ideal importance are rated for 11 physical attributes (e.g., weight, facial features, muscle tone/definition, physical strength, overall appearance, etc.). Research has established the BIQ as an internally consistent and valid measure of evaluative body image. The BIQ is responsive to therapeutic body-image interventions. The BIQ and its manual are available for a nominal fee. Purchasers are permitted limited duplication of the questionnaires for research or clinical purposes. Conditions of use are as follows:

• Period of use cannot exceed two years.
• Duplicated copies exceeding 500 require the author's written permission.
• Distribution for use by others is prohibited.
• Re-typing or modification of the BIQ items is prohibited.
• Any commercial use of the materials, other than use in research or clinical practice, is prohibited.
• Any document (i.e., technical report, thesis, dissertation, or published article) resulting from use of the BIQ will include its proper citation.

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