Scale Overview
The Physical Appearance Comparison Scale-Revised (PACS-R) was developed by Lauren M. Schaefer, J. Kevin Thompson (2014). It is designed to measure Physical appearance comparison. The scale is intended for use with Adults and adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 11 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point frequency scale (1 = Never to 5 = Always).
Scoring
Item scores are averaged to produce a mean score.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of 0.94 – 0.97.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.