Authors
Laura Avalos, Tracy L. Tylka, Nichole Wood-Barcalow (2005)
The BAS assesses women's positive body image, including their opinions of their bodies, how they accept body shape and imperfections, respect and protect their body with healthy behaviours.
What this tool is good for:
This scale has shown stable associations with body esteem, body survaillance, body shame, and psychological wellbeing, concepts that may be relevant when assessing change in body image symptoms commonly associated with eating disorders.
Type of tool
Mechanisms/Processes
Specific gender
Female
Age validated for use with
Adults (18+ years)
Eating disorders
General
Evaluates
Body shape attitudes
Delivery Setting
Self-report
Number of Questions
13
Specific Populations
General population
Approximate administration time:
5-10-minutes
Free access
Yes
Languages
Type of tool
Mechanisms/Processes
Specific gender
Female
Age validated for use with
Adults (18+ years)
Eating disorders
General
Evaluates
Body shape attitudes
Delivery Setting
Self-report
Number of Questions
13
Specific Populations
General population
Approximate administration time:
5-10-minutes
Free access
Yes
Languages