Adherence
The Body Checking Questionnaire (BCQ) is a valid, reliable, and multidimensional self-report measure that distinguishes between individuals with eating disorders and healthy controls, as well as between different types of eating disorders.
If you are concerned about body checking behaviors, a structured self-report questionnaire like the BCQ can help identify specific patterns (e.g., checking weight vs. checking shape). This tool is validated for distinguishing between different types of eating disorders and can be a useful first step in clinical assessment, though it should be interpreted by a professional.
The BCQ was found to be a valid, reliable, and multidimensional measure of body checking behaviors. The BCQ discriminated between eating disordered and healthy control groups, and between different types of eating disordered groups.
Why this rating
The study involves multiple samples (total N=438) including clinical and non-clinical groups, demonstrating strong psychometric properties (Cronbach's alphas > .80, test-retest reliability r=.82).
Source
Development of the body checking questionnaire: A self‐report measure of body checking behaviors
Deborah L. Reas et al. · International Journal of Eating Disorders · 2002
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