• 복식문화연구
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.238-246
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• 1998

According to several pilot tests, petite women have their own body proportion which is not simply an overall diminutive reflection of the proportion of Misses sizes. Apparel manufacturers and pattern companies do not consider racial differences nor do they consider petite women's own specific body proportions in their size categories to produce petite garments. The primary objectives of this study was to describe the petite women's body proportions especially the differences between Asian and Caucasian petite women and to compare their body proportions to the average body figure. A physical body measurement chart was developed and revised through a pretest. Sixty subjects, thirty for each group of Asian and Caucasian. They were landmarked using an anthropometric instrument and photographed using the method of somatography for analysis of body proportions. Data were analyzed by t-test for a description of the petite subject's body proportion. The results of this study indicated that the Caucasian subjects had generally a longer lower torso than tehAian subjects in their body proportions. both subject groups had differnt body proportions from the aerage body figure.

• International Journal of Human Ecology
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.9-18
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• 2007

This study focuses on the relationship between ethnic identity of Asian-Americans and their appreciation of their ethnic body features, based on reference group theory. A convenience sample of 60 male and 52 female students from various Asian ethnicities attending a mid-western university was used for the study. A 2 (gender) by 2 (ethnic identification) by 2 (socializing group) analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) on body image satisfaction as dependent variable and Body Mass Index score as a covariate was conducted. A significant main effect of ethnic identification was found, which indicates the more respondents identified with their ethnic group, the more likely they were to be satisfied with their appearance. The social group affiliation main effect was not significant. The impact of ethnic identification was significant only for those respondents who socialize more with Americans than with Asians. The results support the idea that one's ethnic group functions as a reference group, which influences body image appraisals.

• 한국의사학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.83-88
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• 2022

In East Asian medicine, 'gihyeol(氣血)' and 'hyeolgi(血氣)' are basic terms that can be found everywhere. However, despite its importance, there is no clear definition of the terms. In this paper, we tried to distinguish between 'gihyeol(氣血)' and 'hyeolgi(血氣)' and looked at actual clinical examples that were judged to be consistent with this idea. The terms of East Asian medicine reflect its view of the human body and the origin of this view of the body can be seen as Han's theory of sensitivity. In addition, in East Asian medicine, the human body was understood as having a dualistic structure. Based on the theories of Asian medicine, energy can be understood as qi and blood. Therefore, 'gihyeol(氣血)' and 'hyeolgi(血氣)' are not similar or the same terms, but can be seen as terms to distinguish different internal flows of the human body. This organic view of the human body leads to the 'Hyeonggiron(形氣論)' of Donguibogam, and this 'Hyeonggiron(形氣論)' leads to the 'Hyeonggiron(形氣論)' of Hyungsang Medicine.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.546-547
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• 1989

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.247-248
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• 1989

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.124-128
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• 2003

Background: Sasang Constitutional Medicine (SCM) is a component of Korean traditional medicine that classifies humans into four categories, according to their constitution (Taeyangin, Taeumin, Soyangin and Soeumin). We are unaware of previous assessments of SCM in non-Asian race groups. Objectives: To quantify body composition components in three race groups and to determine whether SCM has an independent effect on body composition components. Design: A cross-sectional evaluation of 76 adults (28 Caucasian, 21 African-American, 27 Asian). Body composition was estimated using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry. Results: SCM component had a significant effect on weight, fat, and lean mass regardless of race group (p <0.001).

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.577-580
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• 1993

Six lactating crossbred cows and six Murrah buffaloes, maintained under similar conditions of feeding and management were studied for body composition by the antipyrine dilution technique. Measurements were made at the start of the experiment when the animals had completed about 50 days in lactation and thereafter at monthly intervals up to 90 days of the experimental period. The percent body water estimates in both species at different time intervals did not change significantly. Percent body fat and protein content also remained unchanged. The correlation coefficient between body composition parameters and various hormones (growth hormone, insulin, $T_3$ and $T_4$) were generally low and non-significant. It was concluded that body composition studies using body water are not sufficiently sensitive to predict changes in body composition of lactating cows and buffaloes and/or the changes in body composition during lactation are not very drastic.

• 대한한의진단학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.44-56
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• 2010

Objective : To characterize Five Woons of Asian women who live at Los Angeles area in U.S.A Methods : A set of physical tests and diagnostic questions were given to 242 Asian female subjects who were treated for their symptoms at a clinic of Asian medicine near Los Angeles in USA. The participants were given their constitutions, one of the Five Woons based on their birthdays. The physical tests included a body composition via Inbody 4.0 and an autonomic bioelectric response record via ABR2000. The oneway analysis of variance was applied to compare the means of the Five Woons and the physical test results. The Cross tabulation analysis was also applied to look for the effectiveness of Five Woons on the symptoms. Results : 1. In the body composition items, the LSD(least significant difference) showed that there were significant differences between the Soil Woon and the other Four Woons which are Water, Metal, Fire and Wood Woons in weight, fat, body fat %, BMI (p<0.2). 2. Based on the LSD, significant differences were observed among the Five Woons in R5, R6 and R7(p<0.2). 3. The cross tabulation analysis showed the significant effectiveness of the Five Woons on the five symptoms including dizziness, hot and cold, lower body edema, fatigue and to take a medication for high blood pressure out of 24 diagnostic questions (p<0.2). Conclusions : Further clinical research is necessary to develop a more delicate questionnaire and look for ways of characterizing the Five Woons. The diagnosis and corresponding treatment based on the Five Woons should be further studied in view of the Oriental medicine.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.214-215
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• 1989

• 비교문화연구
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• 제51권
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• pp.133-160
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• 2018

아피찻퐁 위라세타쿤과 차이밍량의 영화는 현대 아시아 영화의 주요 특징 중 하나인 육체성을 잘 보여준다. 이들의 영화에서는 인물들의 다양한 감정이 언어가 아닌 몸을 통해 표현되고 교환되며, 이들의 영화 세계는 언어가 그 기능을 상실한 세계이자 상징적 질서가 무너진 세계라 할 수 있다. 아피찻퐁과 차이밍량의 영화에서 신체 언어는 일반 언어보다 더 중요한 기능을 담당하고, 몸은 야생, 반-문명, 제의, 소외, 환영 등을 지시하면서 다양한 기호작용을 수행한다. 이처럼 다양한 몸의 기호작용의 근저에는 현대 아시아 국가들에 급속하게 이식된 서구 물질문명에 대한 거부감이 공통적으로 자리하고 있으며, 문명 이전 혹은 문명 너머에 대한 동경도 그 공통적인 특징으로 드러난다. 아울러, 두 감독의 영화에서 야생 혹은 반-문명의 기호로서의 몸이 억압적이고 비인간적인 현대 문명으로부터의 도피나 은신의 의도를 내포하고 있는 것에 반해, 환영의 기호로서의 몸은 문명에 대한 저항 혹은 버티기의 의지를 나타낸다. 이들의 영화에 나타나는 환영의 경험은 궁극적으로 현실의 물리적, 정서적 압력에 저항하며 비이성적인 버티기를 계속하려는 의지의 발현이라 볼 수 있다.