Body Appreciation Scale (BAS) Test

Understand how you value and accept your body in about 3 minutes. This 13 item check-in offers clear insights to support therapy, group work, and stronger self-esteem.

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October 2, 2025

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32/65

Body Satisfaction (BS)

Measures how positively and acceptingly a person feels about their body and its features.

Low satisfaction

Moderate satisfaction

High satisfaction

13 – 30: Low satisfaction | 31 – 47: Moderate satisfaction | 48 – 65: High satisfaction

A score of 32 falls in the Moderate satisfaction range, suggesting a generally accepting view of the body with some remaining areas of self-criticism or discomfort.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Women building self-esteem

41%OF USERS

They want a quick, honest snapshot of how accepting and kind they feel toward their body right now.

Women in therapy or groups

34%OF USERS

They take it to identify body-image stress points and track progress during counseling or women’s support programs.

Post-change body adjusters

25%OF USERS

They’ve experienced changes like weight shifts, pregnancy, illness, or aging and want to see how their body appreciation is adapting.

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Body Satisfaction Scale (BSS)

Average

46.3

Normal range

36.5 — 56.1

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures positive attitudes toward the body, including acceptance, respect, and appreciation. It focuses on valuing the body rather than fixating on perceived flaws.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is designed for adult women. Use in other groups may require separate validation and interpretation.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 3 minutes. It includes 13 items.

How should responses be completed?

Answer each item based on typical thoughts and feelings, not a single unusual day. Select the response that best matches the usual experience.

How should results be interpreted?

Higher scores generally indicate greater body acceptance and appreciation, while lower scores may suggest more conflict or dissatisfaction. Results are screening information and should be considered with other clinical or research data.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Body Appreciation Scale (BAS) Test - Symptoms and Signs

body image

This self-report measure assesses positive body image and the degree to which individuals accept, respect, and value their body. The Body Appreciation Scale (BAS) is commonly used in clinical and research settings to support case formulation and to guide discussion of body-related attitudes.

Developed by L. D. Smolak and T. F. Cash, it consists of 13 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Scores from the Body Appreciation Scale (BAS) may be used alongside other assessment data to monitor change over time and to inform treatment planning when body image concerns are clinically relevant.

Author: L. D. Smolak, T. F. Cash

Literature: Tylka, T. L., & Wood-Barcalow, N. L. The Body Appreciation Scale-2: item refinement and psychometric evaluation. Body Image. 2015.; Avalos, L., Tylka, T. L., & Wood-Barcalow, N. The Body Appreciation Scale: development and psychometric evaluation. Body Image. 2005.

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