Table 1.

Concepts of positive body image reflected in the items of the BAS-2.

Theoretical concepts	Definition		Items that reflect the concept
Body acceptance and love	The expression of love and comfort with the body, even if not completely satisfied with all its aspects	2.	I feel good about my body.
		3.	I feel that my body has at least some good qualities.
		6.	I feel love for my body.
		9.	I am comfortable in my body.
Broadly conceptualizing beauty	The perception that a wide range of appearances can be beautiful	7.	I appreciate the different and unique characteristics of my body.
adaptive appearance investment	Engaging in appearance-related self-care that projects an individual's sense of style and personality	1.	I respect my body.
		5.	I am attentive to my body’s needs.
Inner positivity	The connection between positive body image, positive feelings, and adaptive behaviors.	4.	I take a positive attitude toward my body.
		8.	My behavior reveals my positive attitude toward my body; for example, I walk holding my head high and smiling.
Filtering information in a body-protective manner	Accepting information that is consistent with positive body image while rejecting messages that could endanger it.	10.	1 feel like I am beautiful even if I am different from media images of attractive people (e.g. models, actresses/actors).