The purpose of this study was to assess the ideal and perceived BODY IMAGE in different age groups of women by considering BODY IMAGE flexibility. 345 women in Khorasan, Semnan and Alborz provinces participated in this research. Ideal BODY IMAGE and perceived BODY IMAGE were measured using a silhouette of BODY figures representing in 10 categories. Actual BODY was measured through BODY mass index (BMI). Also, BODY IMAGE flexibility was measured by Sandoz et al (2013) questionnaire. Results showed that the choice women’ s ideal BODY is far from the reality and their current condition. In perception of their own BODY, more intense in selecting the ideal BODY, women do not function properly. Also age and weight has partially affected the choice of the ideal profile. Almost all women chose a slimmer profile than their perceived BODY as an ideal BODY. In all three variables, "actual BODY", "perceived BODY" and "ideal BODY", there were significant differences between younger and older ages. BODY IMAGE flexibility is a significant predictor of the ideal BODY IMAGE, and women with more flexible BODY IMAGE choose a closer BODY IMAGE to reality. Create positive flexibility of BODY IMAGE and a realistic choice of the ideal BODY helps women of different age groups to choose their appropriate exercise approaches.

Background and Aim: Adolescence marks a crucial phase in personal development, representing a transformative period physically, physiologically, and psychologically. During these ages, the rapid and extensive changes that occur make it a sensitive and critical time for the emergence and growth of BODY IMAGE concerns. Considering the increasing influence of social media in the daily lives of today's adolescents and its key role in shaping perceptions and behaviors, this research examined the status of BODY IMAGE concerns among female students and analyzed the relationship between these concerns and the type, motivation, and intensity of their social media use. Data and Method: This study employed a quantitative, survey-based approach. A sample of 321 female students was selected using Cochran's formula and a random sampling method. Data were collected using the BODY Self-IMAGE Questionnaire – Short Form (BSIQ-SF) and a researcher-made social media questionnaire. The reliability of these instruments was assessed using Cronbach's alpha and Composite Reliability (CR), while validity was determined through Average Variance Extracted (AVE) and diagnostic validity. Data analysis was conducted at both descriptive and inferential levels using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) method. Findings: The descriptive findings revealed that students expressed some concerns about their BODY IMAGE. More specifically, BODY IMAGE concerns among female students ranged from moderate to high. The results showed a significant relationship between the type, motivation, and intensity of social media use and BODY IMAGE, collectively predicting 21% of the variance in the dependent variable. Conclusion: Based on the findings, educational institutions and policymakers should prioritize promoting media literacy and critical thinking skills. Furthermore, organizing training courses for students on the conscious and informed use of social media is essential.  Key Message: Recognizing the complexity of the relationship between social media and BODY IMAGE concerns, this research demonstrates that merely the type of media or duration of use is not a complete explanation. Instead, to deeply understand this connection, it's crucial to examine more nuanced aspects of social media use, such as its type, motivation, and intensity.

Background and Aim: The aim of present study was to evaluate psychometric properties of the Amputee the BODY IMAGE Scale (ABIS). Methods: A sample of 200 amputee patients were selected from amputee veteran and amputee people under the protection of Red Cerscent by using convenience sampling and asked to respond to the Persian version of The Amputee BODY IMAGE Scale (ABIS), Bell Adjustment Inventory (BAI) and BODY Areas Satisfaction Scale (BASS). The reliability of the inventory was assessed by internal consistency and itemrest correlations. Also; in order to investigate the validity of the inventory, confirmatory factor analysis, criterion validity and convergent validity were used. Results: The Cronbach’ s alpha (0. 89) and item-rest correlations indicated satisfactory reliability of the inventory. The results of confirmatory factor analysis confirmed one factor structure for scale. Also, criterion validity of the scale with the Bell Adjustment Inventory (BAI) and convergent validity of the scale with the BODY Areas Satisfaction Scale (BASS) was satisfactory. Conclusion: The findings showed that the Persian version of the Amputee BODY IMAGE Scale is a suitable tool in assessing of BODY IMAGE in amputee patients and can be used in research and intervention fields in Iranian patients.