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A Novel Mobile Tool (Somatomap) to Assess Body Image Perception Pilot Tested With Fashion Models and Nonmodels: Cross-Sectional Study.

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Abstract
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Distorted perception of one's body and appearance, in general, is a core feature of several psychiatric disorders including anorexia nervosa and body dysmorphic disorder and is operative to varying degrees in nonclinical populations. Yet, body image perception is challenging to assess, given its subjective nature and variety of manifestations. The currently available methods have several limitations including restricted ability to assess perceptions of specific body areas. To address these limitations, we created Somatomap, a mobile tool that enables individuals to visually represent their perception of body-part sizes and shapes as well as areas of body concerns and record the emotional valence of concerns.

Year of Publication
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2019
Journal
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JMIR mental health
Volume
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6
Issue
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10
Number of Pages
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e14115
Date Published
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2019
URL
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https://mental.jmir.org/2019/10/e14115/
DOI
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10.2196/14115
Short Title
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JMIR Ment Health
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