Perception of Teasing Scale (POTS) - Weight-related teasing

The Perception of Teasing Scale (POTS) assesses self-perceived teasing about weight (weight-related teasing) and about abilities/competencies (competency teasing), and the effect that teasing has on the participant ("How upset were you?").

In Generation R, one item from the Weight-Related Teasing subscale was included: “Are you being bullied because of your weight?”. This item was answered on a 3-point Likert scale.

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  • Generation R

  • 9-10 years
    •   CC
    8.7 - 12.5 years   From 2012-01-01 to 2016-12-31
    Mode of collection SelfAdministeredQuestionnaire
    Analysis unit Individual
    Instrument name Perception of Teasing Scale (POTS) - Weight-related teasing
    Measure name Weight-related teasing
    References
    Thompson, J. K., Cattarin, J., Fowler, B., & Fisher, E. (1995). The Perception of Teasing Scale (POTS): A Revision and Extension of the Physical Appearance Related Teasing Scale (PARTS). Journal of Personality Assessment, 65(1), 146–157. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327752jpa6501_11
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