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Respond to each item by using the following scale:
           Never = 0
           Sometimes = 1
           Often = 2
           Always = 3
          1.        I dislike seeing myself in mirrors.
          2.        When I shop for clothing‚ I am more aware of my weight problem‚ and consequently I find shopping for clothes somewhat unpleasant.
          3.        I am ashamed to be seen in public.
          4.        I prefer to avoid engaging in sports or public exercise because of my appearance.
          5.        I feel somewhat embarrassed by my body in the presence of someone of the other sex.
          6.        I think my body is ugly.
          7.        I feel that other people must think my body is unattractive.
          8.        I feel that my family or friends may be embarrassed to be seen with me.
          9.        I find myself comparing my body with other people to see if they are heavier than I am.
          10.      I find it difficult to enjoy activities because I am self-conscious about my physical appearance.
          11.      Feeling guilty about my weight problem preoccupies most of my thinking.
          12.      My thoughts about my body and physical appearance are negative and self-critical.
Source: Strong‚ B.‚ & Sayad‚ B.W. (1999). The resource book: A teacher’s tool kit to accompany Human Sexuality by Bryan Strong‚ Christine DeVault‚ and Barbara W. Sayad (p. 209). Copyright 1999 Mayfield Publishing Company. Reprinted by permission of The McGraw-Hill Companies.
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