2022, Vol. 9, Issue 1, Part F

Methods: Following purposive sampling method, a total sample of 120 participants (Male college teachers (N₁) = 60 and male professional players (N₂) = 60) with age range from 26 years to 40 years were selected for the present study Multi-dimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire ^[1] was used to measure Body Image of the sample under study. Self-Esteem was measured with the help of Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale ^[2]. Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient, ANOVA and t-statistics were used with the help of SPSS (Version 22).

Results: i) Body image has a significant and positive correlation with self-esteem of the present sample.

ii) The self-esteem of the college teachers and professional players with positive body image differed significantly from the self-esteem of the college teachers and professional players with poor body image.

iii) The College Teachers and the Professional Players differed significantly with respect to their body Image.

iv) The College Teachers and the Professional Players differed significantly with respect to their self-esteem.