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Description: AIS is one of the most prevalent types of scoliosis, affecting up to 3% of children around the world. The progression of AIS can cause alteration in psychological components as self-perceived body image and self-identity, negatively affecting the teenager Quality of Life. The mainly aim of this cross-sectional study is to investigate how mild AIS impacts self-perceived body image in young people. 15 participants (mean age= 14.47 ± 2.825) of both sexes (male=5; female=10) with a curve magnitude from 10° up to 25° completed the SRS-22, TAPS and were subject to 3-D spinal analysis and photogrammetry. Results display statistical differences between self-perceived body image and other SRS-22 domains (Hotelling t2= 70.29; F (3, 12) = 20.08; P<0.001). Also, the regression model which better explained the self-perceived variability was fit by function/activity, pain, and mental health domains (F (4, 10) =4.39; P= 0.029; R2= 0.545). Although AIS was not severe, it negatively affected participants self-perceived body image. More attention in AIS qualify of life is needed, and early treatments could be necessary to prevent psychological disorders