Analysis

The analysis of the Internalization-General subscale involves examining participants’ responses to a series of statements related to the internalized pressure to conform to sociocultural appearance standards. The responses are typically coded on a Likert scale, where participants rate their level of agreement or disagreement with each statement. The collected data are analyzed to understand the degree of internalization of these standards and their effects on self-esteem and body image.

Purpose

The purpose of the Internalization-General subscale is to capture and quantify the impact of sociocultural appearance standards on individuals. Understanding the internalization of these standards can help in the development of interventions and programs aimed at reducing the negative influence of the media and social expectations on body image. It can also contribute to improving the mental health and well-being of individuals, especially those who are more vulnerable to the influence of such standards.

Calibration

The calibration of the Internalization-General subscale is carried out by evaluating participants’ responses to each statement in the scale. The typical format is the use of a five-point Likert scale, where 1 indicates “Strongly Disagree” and 5 indicates “Strongly Agree.” The total scores are obtained by summing the ratings across all items, with higher scores indicating a greater degree of internalization of sociocultural appearance standards. The reliability and validity of the scale are ensured through statistical methods such as reliability analysis and confirmatory factor analysis.

References

Thompson, J. K., van den Berg, P., Roehrig, M., Guarda, A. S., & Heinberg, L. J. (2004). The Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire-3 (SATAQ-3): Development and validation. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 35, 293–304.
Herbozo, S. (2007). The Effects of Ambiguous Appearance-related Feedback on Body Image, Mood States, and Intentions to Use Body Change Strategies in College Women. University of South Florida, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology.