Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles (한국의류학회지)

The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles (한국의류학회)
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Clothing Behavior of Elderly Women by Lifestyle Groups

노년층 여성의 생활양식에 따른 의복행동

  • Jo, Pyl-Gyo (Dept. of Home Economics Education, Kyungpook Nqtional University) ;
  • Choo, Tae-Gue (Dept. of Clothing and Design, Sangju National Polytenhnic University) ;
  • Ku, Yang-suk (Dept. of Clithing and Tetiles, Kyungpook National University)
  • 조필교 (경북대학교 가정교육과) ;
  • 추태귀 (상주산업대학교 의상디자인학과) ;
  • 구양숙 (경북대학교 의생할학과)
  • Published : 1995.01.01
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify clothing behavior of elderly women and compare the clothing behavior by different types of lifestyle among females aged 50~69. A questionnaire was developed to measure the clothing behavior, lifestyle and demographic characteristics. The questionnaire was administered to 445 females aged 50~69 during february and May of 1994. Data were analyzed by using factor analysis, cluster analysis, ann MANOVA. The results of this study were as follows; 1. The lifestyle factors were derived: they were Economics oriented, Leisure oriented, Traditional family oriented, Consumption oriented, Self-confidence oriented, and Independence oriented. The respondents were categorized into five groups such as Conservatives, Independents, Pleasure seekers, Positivists, and Material seekers. 2. Symbolism, interest, aesthetics and management showed significant differences in different lifestyle groups. 3. Comfort, modesty, and approval showed significant differences in age and family lifestage. Dependence, management, comfort, modesty, and approval showed significant differences in marital status. Aesthetics, comfort, dependence, interest, modesty, and symbolism showed significant differences in educational level and the money they can spend on clothes in one month.

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