Body image: 7 questionnaires and rating scales

The BDDE is a structured interview for assessing the presence, severity, and impact of body dysmorphic disorder. It explores body-related preoccupations, the associated distress, checking or avoidance behaviors, and the consequences for social functioning. It is recognized as the reference method for an in-depth assessment of symptoms and their clinical impact.

The SIBID is a self-report tool designed to measure the frequency and intensity of body image dysphoria in various everyday situations. It identifies the contexts in which people feel bodily discomfort or dissatisfaction, thereby contributing to the clinical assessment of body image disturbances.

The Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire (BIDQ) is a self-report instrument for identifying and quantifying body image concerns and distress. It helps detect significant levels of body image disturbance and their impact on psychological and social functioning. Used in clinical practice and research, it notably facilitates the identification of body dysmorphic disorder.

The MBSRQ is a self-report instrument designed to measure body perception, attitudes, and satisfaction across different aspects. It provides a multidimensional assessment of attitudes toward one's own body and includes subscales assessing appearance, satisfaction with body shape, attentiveness to appearance, health concerns, and other components. This tool is widely used in body image research and in clinical settings to assess body image disturbances.

The BESAA is a self-report questionnaire designed to measure body esteem in adolescents and adults. It examines different aspects of body perception through several subscales, making it possible to assess positive or negative attitudes toward one's body. This tool is frequently used in clinical and research settings to detect body dissatisfaction or to monitor changes following interventions.

The BI-AAQ is a self-report questionnaire designed to assess body image acceptance in relation to psychological flexibility. It measures the individual's ability to accept their thoughts and emotions related to physical appearance, and to act in line with their values despite body-related concerns. It is used in particular in the context of eating disorders and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

The BDDQ is a screening tool used to identify symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) in individuals. Designed as a quick self-report measure, it helps determine whether a more in-depth clinical evaluation is needed.