FURTHER EVIDENCE OF THE RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF THE BODY ESTEEM SCALE

Results of the present study indicate that over a 3-month period, the multidimensional Body Esteem Scale (BES) exhibits high test-retest rel iability. Findings further indicate that the BES is not susceptible to a tendency to unrealistically deny negative self-attributes and is on ly very slightly susceptible to a tendency to unrealistically attribut e positive self-attributes. Overall, the present study supports the co ntinued use of the BES as a reliable and valid measure of male and fem ale body esteem.