Revision and Test of Physical Self-perception Profile for College Students

A questionnaire survey was made on the present conditions of self-esteem of college students (n=498). The results indicate that physical self-esteem is an important part of the self-esteem structure. The study revised and tested the Physical Self-perception Profile (PSPP) for Chinese college students (n=194) based on the survey, which includes a main scale for physical self-perception and four sub-scales for athletic skill, physique, physical attraction and physical fitness. Analysis revealed that these scales had good reliability and validity, which offered a scientific tool for studying the physical self-esteem of Chinese college students.