Table 1 Results of the exploratory factor analyses and related descriptive statistics

Self-esteem

0.94

5.31

1.28

On the whole, I am satisfied with myself

0.89

At times I think I am no good at all^a

0.86

I feel that I have a number of good qualities

0.76

I am able to do things as well as most other people

0.78

I feel I do not have much to be proud of^a

0.85

I feel useless at times^a

0.82

I feel that I’m a person of worth

0.79

I wish I could have more respect for myself²

0.67

All in all, I am inclined to think that I am a failure^a

0.86

I take a positive attitude toward myself

0.88

Body dissatisfaction-weight

0.92

3.45

1.46

I think I have too much fat on my body

0.84

Eating sweets, cakes, or other high calorie food has made me feel fat or weak

0.83

I have felt excessively large and rounded in my body shape

0.86

My reflection (e.g., in a mirror or window) has made me feel badly about my size or shape

0.86

I have been so worried about my body size or shape that I feel the need to go on a diet

0.87

I have felt that I am way too focused on my body size or shape

0.70

I have been particularly self-conscious about my body size or shape when in the company of other people

0.84

Body dissatisfaction-Muscles

0.83

3.74

1.23

I think I have too little muscle on my body

0.79

I feel satisfied with my overall body build. ^a

0.83

I have felt like my muscle tone was way too low

0.88

Seeing muscular men has made me feel badly about my own body size or shape

0.76

Body dissatisfaction-Height

0.83

3.26

1.63

I wish I were taller

0.93

I am satisfied with my height. ^a

0.93

Clothing image avoidance

0.89

3.46

1.44

I avoid certain clothes that make me look chunky

0.74

I wear certain clothes that I do not like to make my body shape look better

0.70

I wear clothes that help put less emphasis on certain part(s) of my body

0.88

I wear clothes that are larger to try to cover up my problem areas

0.90

I wear clothes that will divert attention from my weight

0.91

I don’t wear “revealing” clothes (e.g., fitted clothing)

0.69

I wear loose clothes to look bigger

0.57

Clothing purchase behavior

0.82

5.34

1.03

I buy clothing that fits my personal style

0.83

I buy clothing that is aesthetically appealing to me

0.85

I buy clothing that expresses my personal identity

0.82

I buy clothing that fits me and looks good on me without following fashion trends specifically

0.72