Physical Appearance Comparison Scale-Revised (PACS-R) Test
How the Scales are Structured
Who Usually Takes This Test?
See How You Compare
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Example Questions From the Test
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Physical Appearance Comparison Scale-Revised (PACS-R) Test - Symptoms and Signs
This self-report measure assesses the frequency with which an individual compares their physical appearance to that of others in everyday contexts. The Physical Appearance Comparison Scale-Revised (PACS-R) is typically used to characterize appearance-focused social comparison tendencies that may be relevant to body image and self-evaluative concerns.
The questionnaire consists of 11 items and takes about 3 minutes to complete. Scores are commonly interpreted as an index of how often appearance comparisons occur, which can inform clinical case formulation and guide discussion of social comparison patterns and related distress.
The Physical Appearance Comparison Scale-Revised (PACS-R) can be incorporated into broader assessment of body image, self-esteem, and mood or anxiety symptoms, particularly when appearance-related triggers are suspected to contribute to maladaptive self-evaluation.