Curvy Ideals Internalization Scale (CII)

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Chapter 64 - Curvy Ideals Internalization Scale (CII)

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D. Catherine Walker ,

Sarah E. Gaither ,

Bonelyn De Los Santos ,

Jessica Keigan ,

Lauren M. Schaefer and

J. Kevin Thompson

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Virginia Ramseyer Winter ,

Tracy L. Tylka and

Antoinette M. Landor

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Virginia Ramseyer Winter: Affiliation:
University of Minnesota
Tracy L. Tylka: Affiliation:
Ohio State University
Antoinette M. Landor: Affiliation:
University of Missouri

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The Curvy Ideals Internalization Scale (CII; Walker et al., 2022) is an 11-item self-report measure developed to assess internalization of a thick or curvy body type. The CII can be administered online or in-person and is free to use for research purposes, and has been validated among White, Black, and Black/White Biracial women. The chapter first discusses the development of the CII and then provides evidence of its psychometric properties. More specifically, the CII has been identified to have a three-factor structure, with exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Internal consistency reliability, convergent validity, and discriminant validity support the CII’s use. The chapter provides the CII items in their entirety, instructions for administering and scoring the measure, and the item response scale. Logistics of use (e.g., copyright, permissions, and contact information) are provided for readers.

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Curvy Ideals Internalization Scale CII curvy Body ideal internalization Scale development Psychometric evidence Reliability Validity Administration Scoring Translations available

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Information: Handbook of Body Image-Related Measures , pp. 197 - 199

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009398275.065 [Opens in a new window]

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Print publication year: 2025

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