A Comparative Study of Self-Esteem between Sports - Men and Women

The purpose of the present study was to compare the level of Self esteem among sportsmen and sportswomen. To achieve the purpose of the study 100 sportsmen and 100 sportswomen were selected from different colleges under Karnatak University, Dharwad In the year of 2014-15. The Subjects age ranges from 18-28 years. The data for the study were collected by using questionnaire technique. The scores on self esteem were collected by administrating Rosenberg self esteem scale. This survey was taken by the investigator presence and Necessary instruction was given by him and there was no use of any motivational technique. It was clearly explained to the subjects that overall purpose of the study was to compare the self-esteem between sportsmen and sportswomen. However the subjects were made to respond as quickly as possible without any confusion. Statistical techniquet ratio was used to compare the self-esteem between selected groups. The results revealed that there was a significant difference found in sportsmen and sportswomen.