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Reliability assessment of the somatomorphic matrix
Guy Cafri1, Megan Roehrig, J Kevin Thompson
1Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida 33620-8200, USA.
The International Journal of Eating Disorders
|April 22, 2004
Summary
The widely used somatomorphic matrix shows poor test-retest reliability for assessing muscularity attitudes in men and women. This finding impacts the measurement of body image and muscularity constructs.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Body Image Research
- Measurement in Psychology
Background:
- The appearance of muscularity is a growing area of interest in body image research.
- The somatomorphic matrix is the primary tool for assessing attitudes toward muscularity.
- Existing data on the reliability of the somatomorphic matrix is insufficient.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the test-retest reliability of the somatomorphic matrix.
- To address the lack of reliability data for this key measure of muscularity attitudes.
Main Methods:
- The study assessed the test-retest reliability of the somatomorphic matrix.
- Data were collected from both male and female participants.
Main Results:
- The somatomorphic matrix exhibited inadequate reliability across most rating protocols.
- Reliability was insufficient for the majority of measures within the somatomorphic matrix.
Conclusions:
- The findings raise concerns about the psychometric properties of the somatomorphic matrix.
- The study discusses the implications for accurately assessing the muscularity construct.