Scores on three subscales of the Body Esteem Scale were analyzed for t
he effect of group participation on body esteem. Intercollegiate women
athletes from three sports (basketball, n = 9; volleyball, n = 10; an
d softball, n = 12) and a control group of 34 women who did not partic
ipate in athletics were respondents. Scores on Weight Concern and Phys
ical Condition significantly discriminated between the groups. On Weig
ht Concern the mean of the control group was significantly lower than
those of the athletic groups. On Physical Condition the control group
mean was significantly lower than that of the basketball group. Other
comparisons were not significant.