Abstract

This study aimed to validate the Korean version of Body Compassion Scale (BCS; Altman, Linfield, Salmon, & Beacham, 2017). An exploratory factor analysis was conducted using the data of 236 adults. After removing one item that was cross-loaded a three-factor model (common humanity, defusion, acceptance) were drawn, consistent with the original scale. A confirmatory factor analysis was then conducted using the data of another 237 adults. One item with a low standardized regression weight was discarded, and the three-factor model was confirmed with an acceptable fit and good internal consistency. Convergent validity of the Korean BCS was established by correlational analyses with body compassion and related constructs such as body image and self-compassion. Moreover, the Korean BCS provided incremental validity over Self-Compassion Scale in predicting eating disorder and body dissatisfaction. Lastly, implications and limitations of this study were discussed.