摘要：Approach: Body image is a mental construct, which is complex, multifaceted, dynamic, and unique. In order to evaluate body image, researchers and specialists have been using different instruments and techniques to assess the perceptual and attitudinal aspects that compose this construct. The silhouette and figural scales are important methods that evaluate body image. Purpose: A systematic literature review was conducted in order to register and analyze the silhouette scales developed to evaluate body image. Material and Methods: Databases like Scopus, Psycinfo, Web of Science, and Pubmed were used, with no time restriction, with the following descriptors: "body image," "body size," "body dissatisfaction," "body satisfaction," "figural stimuli," "silhouette* scale*," "contour schematic," "contour line draw*," "figure rating scale*," "figural draw*," "figural scale*". Results: One thousand, six hundred and twenty-nine studies were found, 36 of which were considered appropriate for this study. From the analysis of these studies, three main aspects were considered: 1) the dimensions of instruments composed of figures; 2) the specific characteristics of the groups of scales; and 3) the characteristics of the target audience of figural scales. Most of the scales are focused on the evaluation of body dissatisfaction and perception. The scales differentiate themselves for their characteristics regarding shades, contour, application, clothes, hair, etc. Moreover, female young adults and teenagers represent the majority of the target audience. Even though there are many validated scales, there is a lack of instruments created and validated by researchers, which meet rigorous criteria of scale elaboration methods. Conclusions: Future studies should focus on methods of assessing body dissatisfaction through scales created and validated with appropriate psychometric parameters, so that these tools can effectively contribute to clinical practice and research.
关键词：body satisfaction;body dissatisfaction;figure rating scale;tactile graphic language
