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Perceived Types of Obese Body Shapes

비만 체형에 대한 주관적 인식 유형

  • Cha, Su Joung (Dept. of Fashion & Clothing, Mokpo National University)
  • 차수정 (국립목포대학교 패션의류학과)
  • Received : 2021.04.22
  • Accepted : 2021.07.19
  • Published : 2021.08.31
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the perceptions of obesity among appearance-conscious women in their 20s. It is intended to provide data necessary to produce garments for obese body types by identifying adult women's subjective assessments of obese body types and characteristics. The data were analyzed using Q Methodology in the QUANL program for PC. Type 1 was recognized as uniformly fat in the abdomen, with almost the same width and thickness. Type 2 was perceived to have more fat in the upper body and back, broad shoulders, and an inverted body type. Type 3 was perceived as having a fat lower half of the body, hips wider than the chest, and large thighs. Type 4 was identified as having few curves and fat concentrated in the abdomen. Further research of other age groups and regions is needed to ascertain the difference between perceived and actual body types.

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