Scale of Body Connection (SBC)

The SBC is a self-report tool used to assess body awareness and dissociation. It helps in identifying how connected individuals feel to their bodies and their physical experiences.

Overview

The SBC is used to assess body awareness and dissociation.

TARGET POPULATION

Adults

NUMBER OF ITEMS

20

TIME TO COMPLETE

10-15

minutes

FORMAT

Self-report

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 1-5 scale, with higher scores indicating greater body awareness or dissociation.
Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate greater body awareness or dissociation.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.85)
Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating SBC scores with clinical assessments of body awareness and dissociation.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Self-administered.
Frequency: Used at initial assessment and periodically to monitor symptoms.
Use Cases: Used in clinical and research settings to assess and monitor body awareness and dissociation.
Research and References
Price, C. J., Thompson, E. A., & Cheng, S. C. (2017). Scale of Body Connection: Validity, reliability, and sensitivity to change in mind-body intervention. Mindfulness, 8(2), 297-308.
Related Assessments
TAS,
DES

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Scale of Body Connection (SBC) FAQS
The SBC is used to assess body awareness and dissociation.
Each item is scored on a 1-5 scale, with higher scores indicating greater awareness or dissociation.
It is typically self-administered by adults.

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