Psychometric Properties and Measurement Invariance of the Body Appreciation Scale-2 Among Brazilian Transgender Men and Gender Expansive Individuals

San Francisco, CA · May 2024

Poster · Clinical Science

Authors

Maurício Almeida
Federal University of Juiz de Fora
Tiffany Brown
Auburn University
Yuri Reis
Federal University of Juiz de Fora
Lucas Almeida
Federal University of Juiz de Fora
Marley MillerPresenting Author
Auburn University
Kristin Denmark
Auburn University
Jorge Castro Lebrón
Auburn University
Rachel Frietchen
Auburn University
Pedro de Carvalho
Federal University of Juiz de Fora

Abstract

The Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2) is a vital tool for assessing positive body image. Results from this study support that the BAS-2 is a valid measure among Brazilian transgender men (n=158) and gender-expansive individuals (n=138) and exhibits excellent internal consistency.

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Psychometric Properties and Measurement Invariance of the Body Appreciation Scale-2 Among Brazilian Transgender Men and Gender Expansive Individuals

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