Body, Eating, and Exercise Comparison Orientation Measure (BEECOM)
30-item scale to assess an individual’s tendency to engage in social comparison in domains related to the body, eating, and exercise
Introduction
Please rate each of the following items regarding how often you compare yourself to your same-sex peers in terms of appearance, exercise, and eating. Remember, there are no right or wrong answers, so please be as honest as possible. Regarding the items that refer to comparisons you might make when you are exercising (e.g., running outside, playing an organized sport, using a cardio machine at a gym): If you are not currently exercising, think back to times when you have exercised (e.g., participated in gym class, played an organized sport, walked or ran outside) and answer accordingly
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I look at the amount of food my peers leave on their plate in comparison to me when they are finished eating.
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