Abstract: Assessments of body image are available to measure various facets of body image functioning in specific contexts. There has been a general consensus that the construct of body image has two main components, a ‘perceptual’ component and an ‘attitudinal’ component. And the assessment of body image is accordingly classified by the conceptualization of body image. Body size estimation is one of the most useful perceptual methods. The attitudinal methods include explicit and implicit measurements. Additionally, the development of personalized Implicit Associative Test is introduced. Figural stimuli scales and digital and computerized techniques of assessing body image perception and body dissatisfaction are reviewed. Some methodological concern should not be ignored in this field such as avoidance of misusing measurements and utilization of appropriate measures in specific groups.

Key words: body image, methodology, body perception, body attitude