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Qualitative Research on Wearing Conditions and Health-Related Wearing Perception of Older Women

고령 여성의 착의 실태와 건강 관련 착의 인식에 대한 질적 연구

  • Shim, Huen Sup (Dept. of Home Economics Education, Korea National University of Education) ;
  • Lee, Yun Jung (Dept. of Practical Science Education, Gyeongin National University of Education) ;
  • Kweon, Soo Ae (Dept. of Fashion Design Information, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Chung, Hae Won (Dept. of Fashion Design & Textiles, Inha University) ;
  • Yoo, Shin Jung (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Park, Joonhee (Dept. of Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design, Seoul National University) ;
  • Park, Joo Hee (Dept. of Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design, Seoul National University) ;
  • Jeong, Woon Seon (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Andong National University)
  • 심현섭 (한국교원대학교 가정교육과) ;
  • 이윤정 (경인교육대학교 생활과학교육과) ;
  • 권수애 (충북대학교 패션디자인정보학과) ;
  • 정혜원 (인하대학교 의류디자인학과) ;
  • 유신정 (경희대학교 의상학과) ;
  • 박준희 (서울대학교 의류학과) ;
  • 박주희 (서울대학교 의류학과) ;
  • 정운선 (안동대학교 의류학과)
  • Received : 2016.11.07
  • Accepted : 2017.01.22
  • Published : 2017.02.28
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Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative research was to examine the behavior patterns and activities related to the clothing of older women. A total of 31 older women were interviewed regarding indoor/outdoor wearing conditions, thermal sensation indoors, and their clothing perception related to health. The final outcomes were as follows. Firstly, interviewees viewed indoor temperature as neutral in the spring and fall. Many people felt cool or warm in the summer and warm or cold in the winter. Secondly, they controlled indoor temperature with an air conditioner and/or fan and by opening the window and/or wearing less clothing. In winter, most respondents used a heating system and wore more clothing. It seemed that the level of dependence on clothing was higher in winter. Thirdly, the number of garment layer indoors was similar among the four seasons, and many wore underwear. However, there were individual variations. Fourthly, interviewees tended to perceive clothing in relation to health. Textile materials appropriate to the season were firstly viewed as related to health, followed by climate adaptability, clothing pressure, UV protection, and aesthetic satisfaction. Fifthly, respondents showed positive attitudes towards health improvement by clothing even though they lacked information on it. From this research, older women showed positive the perception and attitudes regarding clothing from a health perspective. Since they lacked information, education is needed regarding the bases and ways to improve health through clothing behavior.

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