The purpose of this study was twofold, to estimate positive correlatio
ns between scores on the Tennessee Self-concept Scale for body image a
nd self-concept within each gender and to assess differences between g
enders on measures of these two concepts, thereby testing the hypothes
is that women have a more diminished body image than men. The study in
cluded 36 subjects, 18 male and 18 female. Within each gender were sig
nificant and positive correlations between measures of body image and
self-concept. Between the genders, there was no significant difference
in scores on self-concept bur there was a difference in ratings of bo
dy image, with women being significantly less satisfied.