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This is a search engine for clinicians, researchers, educators, policymakers, or community organisations offering a central hub for evidence-based screening tools, assessments, guidance, and treatments for people with Eating Disorders

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Body Dissatisfaction Scale

Authors

Gabriella J. Mutale, Andrew Dunn, James Stiller, Rebecca Larkin (2016)

The BDS measures the degree of dissatisfaction with body appearance.

What this tool is good for:

BDS is a comprehensive tool for both clinical and research purposes, aiding in the assessment and treatment of body dissatisfaction in individuals with or at risk for eating disorders.

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Mutale, G.J., Dunn, A., Stiller, J., Larkin, R. (2016). Development of a Body Dissatisfaction Scale Assessment Tool. The New School Psychology Bulletin, 13(2):47-57.

Type of tool

Mechanisms/Processes

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Body shape attitudes

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

9

Specific Populations

General population

Approximate administration time:

5-10-minutes

Free access

Yes

Languages

English

Type of tool

Mechanisms/Processes

Specific gender

Non-specific

Age validated for use with

Adults (18+ years)

Eating disorders

General

Evaluates

Body shape attitudes

Delivery Setting

Self-report

Number of Questions

9

Specific Populations

General population

Approximate administration time:

5-10-minutes

Free access

Yes

Languages

English