title: Comparison of Nigerian high school male athletes and nonathletes on self-concept.
abstract: Nigerian high school athletes (112 high and 90 low in performance) and 108 nonathletes were administered the Tennessee Self-concept Scale. Athletes scored significantly higher on all self-concept subscales except behavior, moral-ethical and family. Better athletes scored significantly higher on all aspects of self-concept: social, moral-ethical, family and behavior, as is consistent with findings from the USA and other countries.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Physical and Health Education, Obajemi Awoiowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
authors.forename: S O
authors.initials: SO
authors.lastname: Salokun
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009549:Nigeria; D010553:Personality Development; D010556:Personality Tests; D012649:Self Concept; D013177:Sports