Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Body image assessment in the pre- and postoperative periods of bariatric surgery is essential to identify weight loss expectations and potential disorders associated with mental health outcomes. Silhouette scales are widely used to measure body dissatisfaction and body size estimation. This study aimed to expand the Brazilian Silhouette Scale for Adults to make it suitable for use in contexts of super obesity (BMI ≥ 50 kg/m2). The sample consisted of 61 adults (52 women and 9 men) with an average BMI of 48.55 kg/m² (SD = 7.64), all candidates for bariatric surgery. Validity and test-retest reliability procedures were conducted. Results showed moderate correlations (Pearson’s r between .46 and .63; p < .05), indicating the scale’s adequacy for this population. The new version includes figures representing BMIs up to 72.5 kg/m², enhancing the clinical and scientific assessment of body image in a more inclusive manner.
Source: Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto)
Authors: Juliana Bertoletti, Alef Alves Lemos, Sebastião Sousa Almeida, Clarissa Marceli Trentini
Language: Portuguese
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7110242022