Validity and Reliability of the Multidimensional Body Image Scale in Malaysian University Students
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
;
: 295-306, 2012.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-627563
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Multidimensional Body Image Scale (MBIS), a seven-factor, 62-item scale developed for Malaysian female adolescents. This scale was evaluated among male and female Malaysian university students.Methods:
A total of 671 university students (52.2% women and 47.8% men) completed a self-administered questionnaire on MBIS, Eating Attitude Test-26, and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Their height and weight were measured.Results:
Results in confirmatory factor analysis showed that the 62-item MBIS reported poor fit to the data, ²/df = 4.126, p < 0.001, CFI = 0.808, SRMR = 0.070, RMSEA = 0.068 (90% CI = 0.067, 0.070). After re-specification of the model, the model fit was improved with 46 items remaining, ²/df = 3.346, p < 0.001, CFI = 0.903, SRMR = 0.053, RMSEA = 0.059 (90% CI = 0.057, 0.061), and the model showed good fit to the data for men and women separately. This 46-item MBIS had good internal consistency in both men (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.88) and women (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.92). In terms of construct validity, it showed positive correlations with disordered eating and body weight status, but negative correlation with self-esteem. Also, this scale discriminated well between participants with and without disordered eating.Conclusion:
The MBIS-46 demonstrated good reliability and validity for the evaluation of body image among university students. Further studies need to be conducted to confirm the validation results of the 46-item MBIS.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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