Body-Cathexis and Self-Cathexis Scale – BC-SC

Measures an individual's degree of satisfaction or dissatisfaction with their physical body and aspects of their self-concept.

74 Questions

~19 min

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Instructions

For each of the items listed below, indicate your feelings toward that part or aspect of yourself using the provided scale.

1 Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made

2 Don't like, but can put up with

3 Have no particular feelings one way or the other

4 Am satisfied

5 Consider myself fortunate

1

Hair

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

2

Width of shoulders

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

3

Facial complexion

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

4

Arms

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

5

Appetite

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

6

Chest

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

7

Hands

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

8

Eyes

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

9

Distribution of hair over body

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

10

Digestion

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

11

Hips

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

12

Nose

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

13

Skin texture

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

14

Fingers

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

15

Lips

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

16

Elimination

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

17

Legs

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

18

Wrists

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

19

Teeth

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

20

Waist

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

21

Forehead

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

22

Energy level

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

23

Feet

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

24

Back

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

25

Sleep

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

26

Ears

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

27

Voice

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

28

Chin

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

29

Health

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

30

Exercise

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

31

Sex activities

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

32

Ankles

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

33

Knees

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

34

Neck

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

35

Posture

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

36

Shape of head

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

37

Face

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

38

Body build

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

39

Weight

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

40

Profile

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

41

Sex (male or female)

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

42

Height

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

43

Back view of head

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

44

Age

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

45

Trunk

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

46

First name

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

47

Morals

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

48

Ability to express self

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

49

Taste in clothes

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

50

Sense of duty

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

51

Sophistication

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

52

Self-understanding

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

53

Life-goals

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

54

Artistic talents

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

55

Tolerance

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

56

Moods

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

57

General knowledge

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

58

Popularity

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

59

Imagination

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

60

Self-confidence

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

61

Sensitivity to opinions of others

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

62

Ability to lead

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

63

Last name

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

64

Impulses

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

65

Manners

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

66

Handwriting

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

67

Intelligence level

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

68

Athletic skills

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

69

Happiness

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

70

Creativity

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

71

Love life

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

72

Strength of conviction

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

73

Conscience

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

74

Skill with hands

Have strong feelings and wish change could somehow be made Don't like, but can put up with Have no particular feelings one way or the other Am satisfied Consider myself fortunate

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