State Appearance Comparison Scale – SACS
Measures the immediate, state-based frequency and intensity of appearance-related thoughts and social comparisons.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The State Appearance Comparison Scale – SACS was developed by Marika Tiggemann & B. McGill (2004). It is designed to measure State Appearance Comparison. The scale is intended for use with Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 3 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = No thought about my appearance / No comparison, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4, 5 = 5, 6 = 6, 7 = A lot of thought about my appearance / A lot of comparison.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 3 to 21. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low state appearance comparison: 3 – 9
- Moderate state appearance comparison: 10 – 15
- High state appearance comparison: 16 – 21
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 1 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.