Self-Concept and Body Image of Turkish High School Male Athletes and Nonathletes

Examines differences in self-concept and body image satisfaction and the relation between self-concept and body image among high school athletes (n=174) and nonathletes (n=174). Results suggest that those exhibiting a positive body image were more confident in school, athletic events, and general li...

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Published in:Adolescence 1997, Vol.32 (128), p.959-968
Main Authors: Asci, F. Hulya, Gokment, Hulya, Tiryaki, Gul, Asci, Alper
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescent Attitudes
Adolescents
Athletes
Biological and medical sciences
Body Image
Boys
Correlation
Developmental psychology
Foreign Countries
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
High School Students
High Schools
Humans
Male
Males
Peer Group
Personal appearance
Physical Activity Level
Physical Education
Psychological aspects
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Relationship
Secondary school students
Self Concept
Self Esteem
Self image
Self-perception
Selfconcept
Sports - psychology
Turkey
Turks
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Summary:Examines differences in self-concept and body image satisfaction and the relation between self-concept and body image among high school athletes (n=174) and nonathletes (n=174). Results suggest that those exhibiting a positive body image were more confident in school, athletic events, and general life than those with a negative body image. (RJM)
ISSN:0001-8449