Scale Overview
The Feedback on Physical Appearance Scale – FOPAS was developed by Stacey Tantleff-Dunn, J. Kevin Thompson, & Michael E. Dunn (1995). It is designed to measure Feedback on physical appearance. The scale is intended for use with Adults and adolescents.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 26 items.
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point frequency scale (1 = Never to 5 = Always).
The scale includes 1 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 26 to 130. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low frequency of appearance feedback: 26 – 60
- Moderate frequency of appearance feedback: 61 – 95
- High frequency of appearance feedback: 96 – 130
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 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.