Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles (한국의류학회지)
- Volume 6 Issue 2
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- Pages.17-24
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- 1982
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- 1225-1151(pISSN)
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- 2234-0793(eISSN)
The Relationship between Body Cathexis and Clothing Behavior of Korean Middle-aged Women
중년기 여성들의 신체적 만족도와 의복행동과의 상관연구
- Lee Young Yun (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, College of Home Economics, Yonsei University) ;
- Kahng Hewon (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, College of Home Economics, Yonsei University)
- Published : 1982.11.01
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between body cathexis and five aspects of clothing behavior. Body cathexis was measured by Secord and Jourard's Body Cathexis Scale, fit in clothing was measured by Mclean's questionnaire, and three aspects of clothing were assessed with Lee, Lim, Lee, and Kahng questionnaire dealing with clothing satisfaction, status symbol, and fashion interest. Preference for fashion style was determined by line drawings of clothing designs representing current fashion and non-current fashign. The questionnaires were administered to a sample of middle-aged women (40
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