• 한국의류학회지
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• 제36권10호
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• pp.1125-1136
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• 2012

This study examines the influence of attitudes toward cosmetic surgery, body value inclination, and sociocultural attitudes towards appearance on clothing behavior. The subjects of this study were 315 female college students in Gyeongsang province. The data obtained were analyzed by a reliability analysis, factor analysis, correlation analysis, stepwise multiple regression analysis, and t-test. The major results of this study were as follows: First, three factors of attitudes toward cosmetic surgery were identified: the desire/motive for cosmetic surgery, risk taking for cosmetic surgery, and confidentiality about cosmetic surgery. Second, two factors of body value inclination were identified: getting an attractive physical appearance and maintaining an attractive physical appearance. Third, a significant positive correlation was found for attitudes toward cosmetic surgery, body value inclination, and sociocultural attitudes towards appearance with clothing behavior. Fourth, the most important variable that affected the imitation of celebrity clothing and preference for luxury goods was the desire/motive for cosmetic surgery. In addition, the sexual attractiveness of clothing was influenced by risk taking for cosmetic surgery and sociocultural attitudes towards appearance.

• The International Journal of Costume Culture
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.21-30
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• 1999

The purpose of this study was to examine differences in body image and attitudes and behaviors regarding cosmetic surgery between Korean and Americans. Forty females in the U.S and 40 in Korea participated in the study by being interviewed. As a result, while Koreans had positive attitudes toward cosmetic surgery, Americans had negative attitudes. Higher incidences of cosmetic surgery were found among Koreans than among Americans. Koreans with lower body image tended to have ore tolerance toward cometic surgery. These results suggest that cosmetic surgery might be one of many ways to improve their self-esteem, Korean women with lower body image showed higher attitudes or behaviors toward cosmetic surgery than Americans.

• 여성건강간호학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.126-136
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• 2011

Purpose: The increase of cosmetic surgery procedures is partly motivated by more positive attitude toward cosmetic surgery as a means of improving physical appearance. In this study factors expected to predict need for cosmetic surgery were examined. Methods: A descriptive design was used with 321 high school girls who completed a questionnaire about sociocultural attitudes toward appearance, body image, self-esteem, and need for cosmetic surgery. Stepwise multiple regression analysis was performed to examine factors affecting need for cosmetic surgery. Results: Bivariate correlations showed that need for cosmetic surgery was positively correlated with internalization and awareness of sociocultural attitudes toward appearance, and appearance orientation in body image and negatively correlated with self-esteem and ideal body mass index (BMI). Multiple regression showed that the predictive variables explained 22.1% in need for cosmetic surgery. The significant factors influencing need for cosmetic surgery were greater internalization and awareness of sociocultural attitudes toward appearance, better appearance evaluation and higher appearance orientation in body image, lower self-esteem, and lower ideal BMI. Conclusion: Overall, results of this research suggest that prevention of media influence and body image disturbances, and promotion of self-esteem are very important to young women.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.660-669
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• 2021

Background The demand for aesthetic procedures continues to grow globally, particularly in East Asian countries. The popularity of specific aesthetic procedures varies, however, depending on the particular East Asian geographical region being studied. This study aimed to evaluate the experiences of and attitudes toward aesthetic procedures in five East Asian countries/regions, including China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Methods To recruit participants, an online questionnaire was designed and distributed on social media networks between May 2015 and March 2016. The statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS software, version 22.0. Results A total of 3,088 people responded (approximately 600 in each country/region). Of these, 940 participants (47.8%) responded that they had experienced at least one aesthetic procedure in the past. Taiwan had the highest number of participants who had experienced at least one procedure (264/940, 41%), with primarily non-surgical experiences. Only in South Korea did surgical cosmetic experiences exceed non-surgical cosmetic experiences (55.9% vs. 44.1%). The popularity of particular procedures and the motivation for undergoing aesthetic procedures varied by country. Conclusions The popularity of aesthetic procedures continues to evolve. Similar trends were observed across the East Asian regions; however, each country had its unique demands and preferences. The information provided by this study can help aesthetic plastic surgeons further understand the patients in their corresponding region, customize their practice, and develop the requisite skills.

• 복식문화연구
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.756-776
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• 2016

The concern over beauty is increasing as the importance of appearance is becoming more prominent. Accordingly, the importance of studying beauty is now apparent. The purpose of this study is to analyze existing beauty-related research in order to assess current trends in beauty-related studies. Materials were collected from the master's theses and academic journals from 1997 through 2016. In addition, 81 beauty-related papers were selected and classified into 3 categories according to their subjects and content. There were 19 hair attitude papers, 52 papers about make-up and skincare, and 10 papers on cosmetic surgery. Each type was divided into detailed themes according to the study theme and its number was grasped. Consequently it was classified into 9 themes about the attitude toward hair and the relevant variable study, 10 themes about the attitude toward hair style and relevant variable study, 24 themes about the make-up attitude and relevant variable study, 28 themes about the skin care attitude and relevant variable study, and 10 themes about the cosmetic surgery attitude and relevant variable study. The results revealed that academic concern about beauty sharply increased starting in 2005. Moreover, we determined that the methodologies used in hair and make-up studies were sound and detailed, while cosmetic surgery studies were more inconsistent and poorly analyzed. Thus cosmetic surgery should be further researched in a more standardized and thorough manner. This review of attitudes toward beauty will serve as a basis for follow-up studies that employ meta-analyses to draw more quantitative conclusions by aggregating many more study results.

• 한국가정과교육학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.13-29
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• 2015

본 연구는 광주 전남지역 남녀 중 고등학생을 대상으로 성별, 연령(학교급)과 외모에 대한 사회문화적 태도의 유형에 따른 신체비교, 신체만족, 그리고 외모관리행동에 어떠한 차이가 있는지 살펴봄으로써 이 지역 청소년들의 외모에 대한 사회문화적 태도 및 외모관리행동과 관련된 자료를 제공하고자 하였다. 598명의 자료를 결과분석에 이용하였으며 자료 분석을 위해 SPSS/PC WIN 19.0프로그램을 이용하여 기술통계, 신뢰도(Cronbach's ${\alpha}$)분석, 요인분석, ${\chi}^2$검증, K-means군집분석 t-test, ANOVA(일원변량분석), Duncan's grouping을 실시하였다. 광주 전남지역 청소년들도 보통이상으로 외모에 대한 사회문화적 기준을 수용하여 인식하고 내면화하는 경향이 있었다. 또한 여학생의 경우 남학생보다, 그리고 고등학생이 중학생보다 이러한 경향이 더욱 강하게 나타났다. 외모에 대한 사회문화적 태도는 수용형, 내면화형, 인식형, 비수용형으로 분류되었으며 외모에 대한 사회문화적 가치관을 내면화하는 정도가 높은 내면화형과 적극적으로 수용하는 수용형의 경우 신체만족도가 더 낮고 신체비교를 자주하였다. 또한 외모관리행동에서도 성형과 기능성보정의복착용에 대해 적극적이고 수용적이었으며 다른 사람에게 보여주기 위한 체중감량을 위해 다이어트를 열심히 하고 피부관리와 청결관리를 적극적으로 하는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 우리사회의 외모에 대한 현상을 객관적으로 볼 수 있고 자신의 신체상을 긍정적으로 볼 수 있는 시각을 길러주어야 할 것으로 보인다. 현실과 너무 떨어져 있는 현재의 사회문화적 외모기준으로부터 청소년의 자존감을 보호할 수 있는 바람직한 외모에 대한 태도와 행동을 기를 수 있는 교육내용이 가정교과 지도 시 강조되어야 할 필요가 있다고 하겠다.