Browse > Article

Marital Impact on Appearance Management Behaviors and Clothing Selections among Married Couples  

Yoo, Jeong-Ju (Dept. of Family and Consumer Sciences, Baylor University)
Publication Information
International Journal of Costume and Fashion / v.10, no.2, 2010 , pp. 1-13 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the behavioral complexities frequently arising in married couples with respect to clothing choices. Symbolic interaction theory was used to understand how spousal influence affects clothing selection after marriage. A convenient sample of nine married couples was interviewed for the data collection. A content analysis revealed how marriage affected their clothing choices, types of communication conveyed with their spouses about clothes and shopping patterns. The primary result indicated that individuals take their spouses' clothing preferences into consideration. Couples exhibited varying frequencies of communication about clothing choices and developed a variety of shopping patterns. As a result of the findings from this study, future research directions are suggested.
Keywords
Appearance management behaviors; Symbolic Interaction Theory; Spousal Influence;
Citations & Related Records
연도 인용수 순위
  • Reference
1 Edwards, A. L., & Klockars, A. J. (1981). Significant others and self-evaluation: Relationship between perceived and actual evaluation. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 7(2), 244-251.   DOI
2 Erikson, E. (1963). Childhood and Society. New York: W.W. Norton.
3 Fincham, f., & Beach, S. (2002). Forgiveness in marriage: Implications for psychological aggression and constructive communication. Personal Relationships, 9, 239-251.   DOI   ScienceOn
4 Finkenauer, C., Engels, R., Branje, S., & Meeus, W. (2004). Disclosure and relationship satisfaction in families. Journal of Marriage and Family, 66(1), 195-200.   DOI
5 Fletcher, G. J. O., Simpson, J. A., Thomas, G., & Giles, L. (1999). Ideals in intimate relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 76, 72-89.   DOI
6 Goffman, E. (1959). The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life. Garden City: Doubleday.
7 Hempel, D. J. (1974). Family buying decisions: A cross-cultural perspective. Journal of Marketing Research, 11, 295-302.   DOI   ScienceOn
8 Bove, C. F., Sobal, J., & Rauschenbach, B. S. (2003). Food choices among newly married couples: Convergence, conflict, individualism, and projects. Appetite 40(1), 25-41.   DOI   ScienceOn
9 Burns, A. C., & Granbois, D. H. (1977). Factors moderating the resolution of preference conflict in family automobile purchasing. Journal of Marketing Research 14, 77-86.   DOI   ScienceOn
10 Corrigan, P. (1994). Interpreted, circulating, interpreting: The three dimensions of the clothing object. In S. H. Riggins (Ed.), The Socialness of Things Essay on the Socio-Semiotics of Objects (pp. 435-449). New York: Mouton de Gruyter.
11 Cunningham, I. C. M., & Green, R. T. (1974). Purchasing roles in the U.S. family, 1955 and 1973. Journal of Marketing 38, 61-64.
12 Davis, H. L. (1970). Dimensions of marital roles in consumer decision making. Journal of Marketing Research, 7, 168-177.   DOI   ScienceOn
13 Davis, H. L. (1971) Measurement of husband-wife influence in consumer decision Making. Journal of Marketing Research, 7, 168-177.
14 Davis, H. L. (1976). Decision making within the household. Journal of Consumer Research, 2, 241-260.   DOI   ScienceOn
15 Miller, P., Caughlin, J., & Hustron, T. (2003). Trait expressiveness and marital satisfaction: The role of idealization processes. Journal of Marriage and Family, 65(4), 978-996.   DOI   ScienceOn
16 Albada, K. F., Knapp, M. L., & Theune, K. E. (2002). Interaction appearance theory: Changing perception of physical attractiveness through social interaction. Communication Theory 12(1), 8-40.   DOI   ScienceOn
17 Sharp, H., & Mott, P. (1956). Consumer decisions in the metropolitan family. Journal of Marketing, 149-156.
18 Solomon, M. R., & Rabolt, N. J. (2004). Consumer Behavior in Fashion. Upper Saddle River: NJ: Prentice Hall.
19 Sproles, G. B. (1979). Fashion; Consumer Behavior Toward Dress. Minneapolis: Burgess Publishing Company.
20 Lubner-Rupert, J. A., Geitel Winakor. (1985). Male and Female Style Preference and Perceived Fashion Risk. Home Economics Research Journal, 13(3), 256-266.   DOI
21 Munsinger, G. A., Weber, J. E., & Hasen, R. W. (1975). Joint home purchasing decisions by husbands and wives. Journal of Consumer Research, 1, 60-66.   DOI   ScienceOn
22 Sandstrom, K. L., Martin, D. D., & Fine, G. A. (2003). Symbols, Selves, and Social Reality. Los Angeles: Roxbury Publishing Company.
23 Olson, D. H., & Cromwell, R. E. (1975). Power in Families. New York: Sage Publications.
24 Paoletti, J. B. (1982). Content analysis: Its application to the study of the history of costume,' Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 1, 14-17.   DOI
25 Rosen-Grandon, J., Myers, J., & Hattie, J. (2004). The relationship between marital characteristics, marital interaction processes, and marital satisfaction. Journal of Counseling and Development, 82, 58-67.   DOI   ScienceOn
26 Schlenker, B. R. (1986). Impression Management. Monterey: Brooks/Cole.
27 Holsti, O. R. (1969) Content analysis for the social sciences and humanities. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.
28 Home, L., & Winakor, G. (1995). Giving gifts of clothing: Risk perception of husband and wives. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal, 13(2), 92-101.   DOI
29 Howard, J. A. (2000). Social psychology of identities. Annual Review of Sociology, 26, 367-393.   DOI   ScienceOn
30 Kaiser, S. B. (1997). The Social Psychology of Clothing: Symbolic Appearances in Context. New York: Fairchild Publication.
31 Kemmer, D., Anderson, A. S., & Marshall, D. W. (1998). Living together and eating together: changes in food choices and eating habits during the transition from single to married/cohabiting. The Editorial Board of the Sociological Review, 48-72.
32 Davis, H. L., Benny P. Rigaux. (1974). Perception of Marital Roles in Decision Processes. Journal of Consumer Research 1, 51.   DOI   ScienceOn