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

The Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles (한국의류학회)
권호 표지
DOI QR코드

DOI QR Code

Effects of Clothing Behavior and Body Image on the Quality of Life of Elderly Men

노년 남성의 의복행동과 신체이미지가 삶의 질에 미치는 영향

  • Choi, Soo Kyoung (Dept. of Fashion & Clothing, Kyungnam University) ;
  • Chu, Mi Seon (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Gyeongsang National University)
  • 최수경 (경남대학교 패션의류학과) ;
  • 추미선 (경상대학교 의류학과)
  • Received : 2014.03.27
  • Accepted : 2014.07.11
  • Published : 2014.10.31
Download PDF
⟨ Previous Next ⟩

Abstract

This study investigated factors that contribute to the clothing behavior and body image of elderly men, how these factors vary by demographic characteristics, and how these factors affect quality of life. The subjects were 250 elderly men selected by convenience sampling between the ages of 60 to 80 who lived in Gyeongnam province. They participated in a survey from May-June 2012. Out of the 250 participants only 227 were used to analyze the data due to the completeness of their survey. The results showed that the factors for clothing behavior were social psychological importance, conformity, economic efficiency, fashion interest, and interpersonal intention. For body image, the factors revealed were physical attractiveness, interest in appearance, and concern about weight. Differences in the clothing behavior, body image, and quality of life were indicated by the demographic characteristics of the subjects. Clothing behavior and body image of elderly men were revealed as a contributing factor towards quality of life.

Keywords

References

  1. Choi, S. K., Jeong, S. J., & Chu, M. S. (2012). Elderly women's body image and clothing behavior. Journal of the Korean Society of Costume, 62(3), 17-28. https://doi.org/10.7233/jksc.2012.62.3.017
  2. Chung, M. S. (2007). Factors affecting quality of life in the elderly. Journal of Welfare for the Aged, 37, 249-274.
  3. Ferraro, F. R., Muehlenkamp, J. J., Painter, A., Wasson, K., Hager, T., & Hoverson, F. (2008). Aging body image, and body shape. The Journal of General Psychology, 135(4), 379-392. https://doi.org/10.3200/GENP.135.4.379-392
  4. Hwang, J. S., & Kim, Y. H. (2006). The effect of appearance management on body image and psychological well-being. Journal of the Korean Society of Costume, 56(3), 143-155.
  5. Jeon, K. S., & Park, H. J. (2008). A scale for clothing satisfaction: A consumer life cycle approach. Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, 32(7), 1050-1060.
  6. Jeong, Y. S. (1999). Satisfaction with consumption and quality of life of the elderly-Comparison between young-old and old-old-. Journal of Consumer Studies, 10(1), 43-59.
  7. Kalish, R. A. (1975). Late adulthood: Perspectives on human development. Monterey, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.
  8. Kang, L. J. (2008). The effects of related factors on quality of life for the elderly. Journal of the Korean Home Management Association, 26(5), 129-142.
  9. Kim, J. S., & Min, K. J. (2011). The effect of make-up education on elderly women's life satisfaction. Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society, 12(4), 1749-1755. https://doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2011.12.4.1749
  10. Kim, S. H., & Lee, J. R. (2002). A study on the actual condition toward the clothing of senior males and the perception of male's formal wear companies for silver market -Focusing on jacket-. Journal of the Korean Society for Clothing Industry, 4(3), 254-260.
  11. Kim, T. H., Kim, D. B., Kim, M. H., Lee, Y. J., & Kim, A. S. (1998). A study on improvement of the quality of life for the aged. Journal of the Korea Gerontological Society, 18(1), 150-169.
  12. Lawton, M. P. (1975). The philadelphia geriatric center morale scale: A revision. Journal of Gerontology, 30, 85-89. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronj/30.1.85
  13. Lee, E. S., Jeong, S. J., & Chu, M. S. (2012). The influence of physical functions on clothing behavior of elderly people. Journal of the Korean Society for Clothing Industry, 14(1), 136-143. https://doi.org/10.5805/KSCI.2012.14.1.136
  14. Lee, E. S., & Lee, M. H. (1995). A study on life style and clothing involvement of elderly women. Journal of the Korean Society of Costume, 25, 233-247.
  15. Lee, Y. J., & Kim, J. H. (2007). A study on the clothing behaviors and wearing sensation of women's ready-to-wear. Korean Journal of Human Ecology, 16(1), 123-135. https://doi.org/10.5934/KJHE.2007.16.1.123
  16. Min, S. K., Kim, K. L., & Park, L. H. (2002). Korean version of WHOQOL. Seoul: Hanaeuihaksa.
  17. Paquette, M. C., & Raine, K. (2004). Sociocultural context of women's body image. Social Science & Medicine, 59(5), 1047-1058. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2003.12.016
  18. Song, K. J., & Kim, J. S. (2005). The effects of body-image measured by multi measurements on body modification, self concept, and clothing behavior. Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles, 29(3/4), 391-402.
  19. 노인복지법 시행규칙 [Elderly welfare act enforcement rules]. (2012, February 5). Ministry of Government Legislation. Retrieved August 7, 2014, from http://www.law.go.kr/lsInfoP.do?lsiSeq=122866#0000