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Type of Wearing Brassiere in Elderly Women Using Q Methodology

Q방법론을 적용한 노년 여성의 브래지어 착용에 대한 인식 유형 연구

  • Cha, Su Joung (Dept. of Fashion & Clothing, Mokpo National University)
  • 차수정 (국립목포대학교 패션의류학과)
  • Received : 2020.03.30
  • Accepted : 2020.06.03
  • Published : 2020.10.31
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Abstract

This study analyzed the perception types of women over the age of 60 in regards to attitude and the effect of wearing brassiere. In addition, it was also to provide the basic data demand for the development of a brassiere for elderly women. Q methodology was used for this study. Analyze the data using the QUANL pc program. Type 1 was the nipple cover non-preferred type. Type 1 thought brassiere has uplifting effect, but is uncomfortable and only worn when going out. Type 2 was a function-oriented preference type. They wore a brassiere for beauty and psychological satisfaction. The brassiere push-up the breast and enhanced volume. Type 3 was the pursuit of vibration reducing and beauty type. The brassiere reduced breast vibration and kept armpits comfortable. The brassiere was worn for beauty. In the future, the actual development of brassieres for elderly women should be investigated for wearing sensation and satisfaction.

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