[The Dresden Body Image Inventory (DKB-35): validity in a clinical sample]

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Psychometrics

Background:

• Body image is a crucial aspect of psychological well-being.
• Existing measures may require further validation for specific clinical populations.
• The Dresden Body Image Questionnaire (DKB-35) assesses five key dimensions of body image.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Dresden Body Image Questionnaire (DKB-35).
• To provide empirical data supporting the use of the DKB-35 in clinical and research settings.

Main Methods:

• Confirmatory factor analysis was used to examine the factor structure of the DKB-35.
• Convergent validity was assessed by correlating DKB-35 scales with established measures: Frankfurt Body Concept Scales (FKKS), Narcissism Personality Inventory (NPI), and Frankfurt Self-Concept Scales (FSKN).
• The study included a sample of 560 patients diagnosed with psychosomatic disorders.

Main Results:

• The five scales of the DKB-35 exhibited excellent internal consistency, indicating high reliability.
• Moderate correlations were observed between the DKB-35 scales and corresponding scales of the FKKS, NPI, and FSKN, supporting convergent validity.
• The confirmatory factor analysis supported the proposed five-factor structure of the DKB-35.

Conclusions:

• The findings confirm the reliability and validity of the Dresden Body Image Questionnaire (DKB-35).
• The DKB-35 is a robust instrument for measuring body image dimensions in individuals with psychosomatic disorders.
• The study suggests potential applications and areas for future development of the DKB-35.