title: Subjective biological self and self-actualization.
abstract: Ginsburg, Rogers, and Maslow, humanistic theorists, have maintained that the self is an emergent characteristic of one's biological makeup. The relationship between physical self-efficacy as an appraisal of subjective biology and self-actualization was examined in a sample of 160 black and white participants. An r of .46 supports the association of subjective biology and self-actualization. Whereas there were no gender or racial differences in scores on self-actualization, men scored higher on physical self-efficacy and subscales of perceived physical ability and perceived self-presentation confidence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Allied Health and Physical Education, Medgar Evers College/CUNY, Brooklyn 11225.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Sumerlin
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Berretta
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Privette
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Bundrick
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology*; D001364:Awareness; D001828:Body Image; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006801:Humans; D007206:Individuality; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012649:Self Concept; D044465:White People / Q000523:psychology*