Body Image Concern Inventory, BICI

1 – Never

2 – Seldom

3 – Sometimes

4 – Often

5 – Always

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I am dissatisfied with some aspect of my appearance.

I spend a significant amount of time checking my appearance in the mirror.

I feel others are speaking negatively of my appearance.

I am reluctant to engage in social activities when my appearance does not meet my satisfaction.

I feel there are certain aspects of my appearance that are extremely unattractive.

I buy cosmetic products to try to improve my appearance.

I seek reassurance from others about my appearance.

I feel there are certain aspects of my appearance that I would like to change.

I am ashamed of some part of my body.

I compare my appearance to that of fashion models or others.

I try to camouflage certain flaws in my appearance.

I examine flaws in my appearance.

I have bought clothing to hide a certain aspect of my appearance.

I feel others are more physically attractive than me.

I have considered consulting/consulted some sort of medical expert regarding flaws in my appearance.

I have missed social activities because of my appearance.

I have been embarrassed to leave the house because of my appearance.

I fear that others will discover my flaws in appearance.

I have avoided looking at my appearance in the mirror.

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The answer numbers are used only to label response columns. They are NOT scores and should not be used for calculating results.

Form: Body Image Concern Inventory, BICI