This study investigated the factor structure, validity, and internal reliability of the Physical Self-Perception Profile (PSPP) in Danish depressed patients. The mediating role of self-esteem in physical self-perceptions and negative affect relationship were examined. A sample of 96 Danish psychiatric patients completed the PSPP, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, the Beck Depression Inventory and the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale. The Danish version of the PSPP showed high internal consistency. Applying the exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses provided support for the PSPP to be used with depressed patients. The data were more consistent with the four-factor model than with a combined three-factor model. PSPP significantly discriminated between healthy subjects (n=46) and patients (p<0.005). A path analysis indicated the role of Physical Self-Worth as a mediator between the PSPP sub-domains and self-esteem and depression. The strong content validity and construct validity confirmed the PSPP application to depressed patients.

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