Development of the body image concern inventory

The Physical Appearance Perfectionism Scale: Development and Preliminary Validation

“…Items are rated on a five-point scale from 1 (never) to 5 (always). Previous research supports the scale's reliability and validity (e.g., Littleton et al, 2005;Littleton & Radecki Breitkopf, 2008). In Study 8, Cronbach's alpha was .87.…”

“…To measure symptom interference of body image concerns, we used the 7 items of the English version of the Body Image Concern Inventory (BICI; Littleton, Axsom, & Pury, 2005;Littleton & Radecki Breitkopf, 2008) that measure symptom interference with functioning due to body image concerns (e.g., "I am reluctant to engage in social activities when my appearance does not meet my satisfaction"). Items are rated on a five-point scale from 1 (never) to 5 (always).…”

Development and Validation of Adolescent Comparative Body and Appearance Satisfaction Scale (ACBASS)

“…Body Image Concern Inventory The Body Image Concern Inventory (BICI) is a 19-item self-report instrument for assessment of dysmorphic appearance concerns (Littleton et al 2005). Each item is rated on a Likert-type scale ranging from 1 (never) to 5 (always).…”

The relationship between body dysmorphic concerns and the effects of image suppression: Implications for models of body dysmorphic disorder

“…Body Image Concern Inventory (BICI; Littleton, Axsom & Pury, 2005) The BICI is a 19-item self-report measure of dysmorphic concern. That is, concern about, and preoccupation with, a perceived defect in appearance, excessive checking or camouflaging of the defect, social avoidance and reassurance seeking.…”