• 한국의류학회지
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.219-231
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• 2022

This study sought to typify incontinence symptoms and how women over sixty perceive incontinence panties and pads. The study uses Q methodology to analyze the perception of these products by type. The research utilized Q methodology and the QUANL pc program for analysis. Type 1 was a type of depression and anxiety due to incontinence. Type 1 was a type of thinking that incontinence was hidden from others. Type 2 was a smell-sensitive reclusion. Type 2 was most concerned about smell, as people sometimes avoid interpersonal relationships because of urinary incontinence. Type 3 was function-oriented toilet frequently. Type 3 was recognizing that the absorption function of incontinence products is important, as the toilet is frequently used. Type 3 mainly wore underwear among incontinence products and thought that incontinence was not hidden from others. In the case of incontinent women, products that prevent others from feeling the smell of urine were considered important. Future studies should expand on this study's work to analyze practical, currently-existing incontinence products.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.593-608
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• 2023

This study attempted to classify the types of perceptions of the new Hanbok, focusing on female college students in their 20s, and to analyze the characteristics of each type. This study was conducted with the Q methodology and analyzed with the QUANL pc program. The perceptions of the new Hanbok among female college students in their 20s were classified into four types: Type 1: modern/practical, Type 2: convenient/practical, Type 3: temporary/accessible, and Type 4: convenient/traditional. Type 1 emphasized the selection of Western clothing fabric, matching zipper/buttons, and achromatic colors. Type 2 highlighted a design that can be worn as daily clothing by combining materials that are convenient for laundering. Type 3 stressed the operation of new Hanbok rental stores so that it is easy to access and accept new Hanboks in old palaces and Hanok villages. Type 4 required the development of a design that reflects the elements of the traditional Hanbok and is convenient for activity and laundering.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.528-542
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• 2024

The aim of this study was to analyze and typify the body shape of tall women aged 20-69 using 3D measurement data from the 2020 8^th Human Dimensions Survey data with greater than 165.0 cm in height defined as large stature. Each body type's characteristics were examined to derive points of differentiation compared to women of average body type. The analysis showed that as height increases, body height, length, and generally body circumference, thickness, and width also increase. However, taller women were found to have thinner waists, indicating a wider, flatter waist area. Waist circumference was also smaller, albeit not at a statistically significant level. Body shapes of adult women over 165.0 cm tall were classified into three types. The following body types were analyzed: thick ankles and drooping shoulders, thin and short torso, tall and long, long torso and thick ankles, large body circumference, thickness and width, normal torso length, and short stature and thin ankles. To develop garments for adult women over 165.0 cm tall, a new drafting method was required set the waist, knee height, and shoulder width.

• 한국의류산업학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.35-43
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• 2024

This study aimed to objectively classify the lateral torso posture types and functions of older women. We used 3D body scan data of 119 women aged 70-85 years from the 6th SizeKorea project. First, we defined three torso axes to represent the lateral torso posture types: posterior waist-back, back-cervical, and whole torso axes. Next, we asked experts to select one of four lateral torso posture types-stooped, straight, leaning back, and swayback postures-by looking at the lateral photographic data of 119 older women. To identify the axis that best represented each lateral torso posture type, a discriminant analysis was conducted using the angle of each of the three torso axes as an independent variable and an expert's visual classification as a dependent variable. Based on the analysis, the whole torso and backcervical axis angles were selected as variables for judging lateral torso posture types. Subsequently, we developed a classification function to determine which of the four lateral torso posture types of a particular participant was applicable for a new individual. The method developed in this study is significant in that it enables the objective classification of the lateral torso postures types of older women.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제34권8호
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• pp.1392-1402
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• 2010

This research studied the development of high functional wear that reflects the various needs of an aged population. A survey of the life style, body functions and body changes, cognition, and preference of high functional wear with a subject group of 342 women aged 50's-60's was conducted. The results show that these women showed a high interest in clothing, challenged to new tasks, and enjoyed social meetings. Women aged 50's and 60's showed a relatively vibrant and active tendency, with no difference between them. They had the most interest in health and diet. The development of various clothing items and designs for women in their fifties and sixties are required because exercise was the most favored leisure activity. Meanwhile, they showed indisposition according to body type changes and the decrease in body functions. There was also some discomfort due to changes in visual power and trouble in controlling the body temperature. Therefore, the need to develop high quality smart wear that can help improve these problems was raised. Women aged 50's to 60's did not fully understand smart clothing; however, they showed some interest in high quality smart wear designed to improve health conditions after they heard detailed explanations about the clothing. They perceived the matter of laundry or managing he clothing more important than the price or rejection to mechanical device in regards to smart wear.

• 마케팅과학연구
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• 제8권
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• pp.475-490
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• 2001

본 연구의 목적은 유통업자상표 의류제품 구매고객의 구매빈도에 따라 분류된 집단간 인 구통계학적 특성, 구매동기, 불만족의 차이를 규명하고자 한다. 연구대상은 만 18세 이상의 여성으로 2개 백화점 9개 점포에서 판매하고 있는 유통업자상 표 여성의류를 구매한 경험이 있는 고객 1,120명이었다. 자료수집은 설문지법을 사용하였으며, 자료분석은 SPSS $PC^+$프로그램을 이용하여 빈도분석, 분산분석, 던컨 검증, $X^2$검증을 이용하였다. 연구결과 유통업자상표 의류제품의 구매빈도가 높은 집단의 특성은 만 18-39세에 주로 분포되어있고, 대학 학력이 많았으며, 직업은 전업주부 및 사무직에 종사하는 것으로 나타났다. 그리고 월평균 의복지출비 및 월평균 쇼핑지출비로 10-30만원미만 정도를 지출하는 것으로 나타났으며, 월평균 총수입규모는 100-300만원미만에 해당되는 것으로 나타났다. 그리고 구매빈도에 따른 집단간 유통업자상표 구매동기를 파악해 본 결과 1-2번 구매집단은 디자인이 마음에 들어서, 3번이상 구매집단에서는 가격에 비해서 품질이 좋아서가 우선 시되는 구매동기로 나타났다. 한편 구매빈도에 따른 집단간 유통업자상표 의류제품 제품구 매시 불만족을 파악한 결과 부분적으로 유의적인 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.586-597
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• 2021

This study analyzed clothing pressure, blood flow, and subjective sensations among women in their 50s and 60s while wearing commercially available yoga bra tops (YBTs). These findings could then serve as basic data for designing YBT for women in this age range. Clothing pressure and blood flow reactions were measured in seven participants wearing four commercially available YBTs. Subjective sensations of pressure and comfort were also evaluated. The calculated data were analyzed using the SPSS 24.0 statistical program. The results suggested that YBT4 exerted the lowest clothing pressure, while YBT2 and YBT3 exerted relatively higher clothing pressures. Participants' blood flow decreased while wearing YBTs compared to the control garment. The decrease of 47.3% when the participants wore YBT2 was especially significant. The results confirmed that the blood velocity rate was physiologically lower while wearing all four YBTs than when wearing the control garment. Results for subjective pressure and overall comfort confirmed that YBT2 and YBT3 exerted relatively high pressure, while YBT4 did not exert pressure.

• 한국의류산업학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.123-136
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• 2024

This study aimed to assess the mobility and thermal comfort of personal protective equipment (PPE) among female healthcare workers, taking into account wearers' physique and PPE protection levels. A total of 16 participants (age: 26.3 ± 8.3 y, height: 161.5 ± 7.3 cm, body weight: 57.1 ± 11.0 kg, BMI: 21.9 ± 3.6), representing diverse body types, underwent four PPE conditions: L (Low_Plastic gown ensemble), M (Medium_Tyvek 400), H (High_Tyvek 800J with Powered Air Purifying Respirator [PAPR]), and E (Extremely high_Tychem 2000 with PAPR, Bib apron, and Chemical-resistant gloves). The mobility protocol consisted of 10 different tasks in addition to donning and doffing. The 10 tasks were repeated twice at an air temperature of 24.3 ± 0.1℃, 59±4%RH. Findings revealed a disproportionate relationship between PPE protection and wearer discomfort. Significant differences in clothing microclimate and total sweat rate were observed between the lowest (L) and highest (E) protection levels (p < 0.01), while distinctions among medium levels were inconclusive. Subjective evaluations favored conditions H and L over M and E (p < 0.05), indicating reduced heat, and humidity, increased comfort, and lower exertion. Instances of mobility discomfort, specially in the small body type group, underscored the need for a suitable PPE size system for Korean adult female medical workers. Furthermore, enhancements in gloves, shoe cover, and PAPR hood designs are essential for improving ease of movement and preventing hindrance.

• 한국의상디자인학회지
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.55-64
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• 2002

The purpose of this study is to review the grading practices and size systems of women's apparel industry in Korea and thereby, analyze the grading problems to find their solutions. Compared with other pattern producing processes, the working principles and methods of grading seem to be consistent, repeatable and stable. Therefore, if the grading deviation setting and working method should be standardized and systematized, it is much easier to automate the grading work than other pattern works. Nevertheless, it was found through this study that grading deviation setting or its application depending on body forms or age groups is not systematic. Moreover, since size identifications, basic sizes or intervals differ among apparel businesses, consumers may be confused in selection of the apparels fitting their body forms. Thus, it is deemed necessary to precisely analyze consumers' body sizes and determine on grading gains or losses in consideration of the body forms.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제24권8호
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• pp.1276-1287
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• 2000

The purpose of this research is to analyze the clothing behavior according to the sexual difference, coeducational system, and three groups divided with the score of psychopathic deviate and masculinity-femininity. Data were collected with questionnaires. Samples were 699 boys and girls of middle school in Incheon area. The major findings can be summarized as follows: The variables of fashion-orientation, attention getting, satisfaction of cloth and modesty are significantly different from boys and girls, but conformity is not significant. The variables of attention getting, conformity, satisfaction of cloth and modesty are of significant difference among three groups divided with the score of psychopathic deviate. The variables of satisfaction of cloth, modesty, and fashion-orientation are significantly different among three groups according to the masculinity-femininity.