The mean personality scores based on responses to the Adjective Check
List by 28 competitive skiers were compared with those for 32 amateurs
to evaluate psychological characteristics of both groups (ages ranged
from 18 to 26 years). Analysis gave significant differences only for
six of 37 scales. In comparison with amateurs, competitors showed more
need for achievement, dominance, endurance, exhibition, self-confiden
ce and a more positive Ideal Self.