Construction and Standardization of the Social Physique Anxiety Scale

Abstract

The Social Physique Anxiety Scale (SPAS) is a pivotal instrument for evaluating the anxiety individuals experience in social situations pertaining to their physical appearance. This study presents the meticulous construction and standardization of the SPAS, tailored specifically for implementation within adult populations. A diverse sample of 111 adults participated in the validation process. The development phase involved rigorous item generation through literature review and expert consultations. Subsequently, a battery of psychometric assessments including face, content, and construct validity, along with measures of reliability such as Cronbach’s alpha and split half reliability, were administered. Item difficulty index has been calculated and inferred that all the items are selected. Item total correlation calculations revealed that the items are significantly correlated and have positive relationships. The scale demonstrated commendable internal consistency, attested by a high Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. This standardized SPAS demonstrates excellent potential for assessing social physique anxiety in adult populations, offering a valuable tool for both clinical and research applications.