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As body image research continues to expand, it can be difficult for clinicians and researchers to know how to choose the most appropriate measures to assess and treat patients. This handbook provides a comprehensive and well-organized catalogue of existing body image and related measures, detailing their descriptions, psychometric properties, and recommended applications, enabling readers to easily identify the most suitable tools for their studies or clinical work. It also offers guidance on adapting these measures for diverse cultural contexts, ensuring assessments are culturally relevant and sensitive. The book features step-by-step instructions on how to administer, score, and interpret each measure, with real-world examples that make it highly practical and accessible. With its focus on accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and ease of application, this handbook is invaluable for researchers, counselors, educators, and health professionals focused on body image.
Author Biography
Dr. Virginia Ramseyer Winter is an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Social Work. She graduated with her MSW from the University of Michigan and her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas. Her research, published in leading journals, focuses on body image, weight stigma, and health. Dr. Tracy L. Tylka is a Professor of Psychology at the Ohio State University. She is Editor-in-Chief of Body Image: An International Journal of Research. With colleagues, she has published professional books, chapters, empirical and review articles, scales, and a workbook related to body image, embodiment, and eating behavior. Dr. Antoinette M. Landor is an award-winning scholar and sought-after speaker. Her research, featured in leading journals and major media, explores colorism, racism, and body image. She has received numerous prestigious research and teaching awards, and delivered keynote addresses globally, establishing her as a respected voice in her field.
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