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Assessment, Vol. 9, No. 4, 351-360 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/1073191102238156
© 2002 SAGE Publications

Development of the Muscle Appearance Satisfaction Scale

A Self-Report Measure for the Assessment of Muscle Dysmorphia Symptoms

Stephen B. Mayville

Mayv1{at}aol.com.

Donald A. Williamson

Marney A. White

Louisiana State University

Richard G. Netemeyer

University of Virginia

Danae L. Drab

Louisiana State University

Muscle dysmorphia has recently been described as a variant of body dysmorphic disorder that involves an intense preoccupation with one’s perceived lack of muscle size. Currently, no assessment measures specific to the cognitive, affective, and behavioral dimensions of the construct of muscle dysmorphia have been published. To address this need, the authors developed the Muscle Appearance Satisfaction Scale (MASS), a brief, 19-item self-report measure for the assessment of muscle dysmorphia symptoms. Psychometric evaluation of the MASS across two samples of male weight lifting participants (total N = 372) revealed a stable five-factor structure. An evaluation of factor content resulted in the following factor labels: Bodybuilding Dependence, Muscle Checking, Substance Use, Injury, and Muscle Satisfaction. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity were established with the MASS total score and its subscales. The authors believe the MASS will be a useful measure for research and applied work relating to muscle dysmorphia.

Key Words: muscle dysmorphia • body dysmorphic disorder • body image • body dissatisfaction


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