• Fashion & Textile Research Journal
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• v.6 no.4
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• pp.461-466
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• 2004

The purpose of this study is to examine the different purchasing behaviors of natural dyes according to the personal value orientation of the consumers in question. In addition, this study sets out the purchasing behaviors according to demographic variables. To collect data, this study surveyed 150 housewives living in Daegu in November 2003 using convenient sampling. SPSS 10.0 was used for the statistical analysis of the sampled data including basic statistics, factor analysis and multiple regression analysis. The results derived from this study are as follows : 1) The group that exhibited a more self-controlled value orientation prefers to purchase natural dyes. 2) Consumers with relatively high education backgrounds and in an older age group have preference in purchasing natural dyes.

• Journal of Fashion Business
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• v.4 no.4
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• pp.29-40
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• 2000

Eldery generation is a strategic purchasing consumer group in domestic fashion market for the future. The thesis of this study is that identifies needs and desires of eldery women by researching clothes purchasing behaviors and clothes selection standards. For the study, a questionnaire was used as a method of mearsurement and the eldery women in Seoul and Kyonggi were selected as a sample. Data was processed by SPSS $PC^+$ program and analyzed by using frequency, percentage, $x^2$-test and t-test. As a result of this study, clothes purchasing behaviors and clothes selection standards of eldery women can be recognized in related to age and others. A based on the results, this study is expected to assist that marketers can establish effective marketing strategy for the silver fashion business.

• The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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• v.11 no.3
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• pp.352-366
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• 2003

The purposes of this study were 1) to examine the conceptual structure information sources, antecedent states, and purchasing situation related to the apparel buying behavior, 2) to compare the differences between high addictive buying consumers and low addictive buying consumers in related variables, and 3) to find out the discriminating variable of apparel buying behaviors on the degree of addictive buying tendencies of apparel in department store. The questionnaire was developed based on the results of pretest and previous studies, and completed by 726 fcmale consumers living in Busan, Korea. 1) Factor analysis showed that information sources related to apparel buying behaviors consisted of the information of store and observation, and antecedent states did consumer's mood and availability of cash/cards. Also, purchasing situation in apparel store composed of four factors, such as Atmosphere, Price/quality, Store policy/salesperson, and Influence of others. 2) By t-test, there were significant differences between high addictive buying consumers and low addictive buying consumers in information sources, antecedent states, and purchasing situations. 3) The apparel buying behavior of high addictive buying consumers were influenced by the information of observation, and that of low addictive buying consumers were did by the atmosphere of apparel store.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.28 no.1
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• pp.76-87
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• 2004

The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in adolescents' conspicuous consumption, and their attitude toward and purchasing behaviors for the imported luxuries and the famous brand clothing. A questionnaire survey was conducted to 570 high school students in Seoul; 538 were used for final data analysis. Factor analysis, cluster analysis, $\chi$$^2$-analysis, one-way ANOVA, Duncan's Multiple Range test were used for the statistical analyses. In terms of conspicuous consumption, three factors were formulated: brand and fashion orientation, others orientations, and prize and import orientation. Based on the factor scores, three clusters were identified: the inconspicuous, the others-oriented conspicuous, and the brand-oriented conspicuous. Regarding attitudes toward the products, significant differences were found in all attitudes. The brand-oriented conspicuous showed more favorable attitude toward the products than the other groups. Significant differences were also found in purchasing behaviors except the companions for shopping and purchase time. The brand-oriented conspicuous tended to purchase more, spend more money, prefer department stores, consider brand name and customer service as the most important criteria, and use impersonal informations sources when shopping the products. The other-oriented conspicuous tended to buy bogus products the most, use personal information and consider price and others' perception as important criteria. The inconspicuous were less likely to buy and spend money for the products.

• The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.382-395
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• 2010

The purpose of this study was to compare clothing values and clothing purchasing behaviors between Korean and American college students, especially men. Also this study was to analyze the clothing values effect on the clothing purchasing behavior. For the practical study, 200 questionaries were surveyed, 110 from Korea and 105 from American. The average and frequency, t-test, $\chi^2$, multi-variate analysis of variance and factor analysis were used for this study. The result showed, first, there were little differences in the clothing value aspect. Both Korean college men and American college men considered the theoretical value to be most important, however, the American college men were higher than the Korean college men for theoretical, economic and political values. Compared to the Americans, the Koreans considered social clothing value to be more important but theoretical, economic and political values were less important. Second, there were some differences in most of all the clothing purchasing behaviors. There were slight differences in the reasons for the purchases between Korean and American college men. Both of them said that they purchase clothes to satisfy their needs. Regarding the information sources for the purchase, The Korean college men were slightly higher than the American college men for the media information sources and lower than them for the human information sources. Regarding the place where the clothes were purchased, the Korean college men preferred to make purchases at department stores, and the American college men preferred shopping malls. Regarding the monthly expenses for clothing, less than 50,000 won($50) was the average for most of the Korean women, but most of the American college women spent 100,000~150,000 won($150) per month. Third, the clothing value was different in the reason for purchasing, the purchasing information source, the purchasing place, and the monthly expenses for the clothing.

• The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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• v.24 no.5
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• pp.653-669
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• 2016

This study examined how Chinese tourists' beauty tour preferences and attitudes toward Korean culture impacted their purchasing behaviors, repurchasing intentions, and the likelihood that they would recommend the products and services they received. Between the 10th and 21st of June, 2016, a total of 277 questionnaires were distributed in Seoul, Busan and Daegu using SPSS 21.0. On the surveys, beauty tour preferences were divided into the following categories: human service, high quality service, convenience accessibility & cost, and facility & atmosphere. The study found that high quality service and convenience & accessibility significantly affected respondents' purchasing intentions, with high quality service showing the higher standardized beta value. Friendliness to Korean culture also had a significant impact on beauty tour purchasing intentions. Preference for human service, high quality service, and facility & atmosphere significantly affected the purchasing intentions and the likelihood o f respondent recommendations, with higher standardized beta values shown (from high est to lowest) in the preference for facility & atmosphere, and preference for human service and high quality service respectively. Concerning perceptions of beauty products, preference for quality had a significant impact on the repurchasing intentions and intentions of respondents to make recommendations, as did the respondents', friendliness toward Korean culture. This study suggests that, to be most effective, beauty tours should emphasize human service and facility & atmosphere, as well as high quality service. In addition, preference for beauty services or products, and friendliness to Korean culture must be considered.

• The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.162-176
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• 2009

This study is to compare clothing purchasing behaviors between Korean and American college students, especially men. A theoretical study was reviewed, then the survey was performed. 200 questionnaires were utilized for this study. The SPSS 12.0 was used to analyze the technical statistics like average, frequency, t-test, $X^2$, and factor analysis. The result showed, first there were some differences in most of all the clothing Purchasing behaviors such as the reason for the purchases, the purchasing information source, the standard of selecting clothes and the standards of selecting stores. There were slight differences in the reasons for the purchases between Korean and American college men. Both of them said that they purchase clothes to satisfy their needs and the situation. The American college men were slightly higher than the Korean college men for both the need.situation and impulse motive. Regarding the information sources for the purchase, The Korean college men were slightly higher than the American college men for the media information sources and lower than them for the human information sources. Regarding the standard for store selection, the college men from both countries considered product service to be the most important. The American college men considered the convenient and store services to be more important than Korean college men. Regarding the standard fur clothes selection, the Korean college men considered the clothing that matched their personal styles to be the most important standard, however, the American college men considered the attractive from the opposite sex as the important standard.

• Proceedings of the Korea Society of Costume Conference
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• 2003.10a
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• pp.82-82
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• 2003

The purposes of this study were to examine the purchasing and using behaviors of cosmetics according to women's consumption propensity. A self administered Questionnaire was used and the subjects were 600 women of 20s and 30s in Jeonbuk Province. The data collecting periods were July, 2003. Means, percentages, and frequency were calculated. And factor analysis, cluster analysis, one-way ANOVA, and Chi-square test were done by use of SPSS PC (Ver. 10.0).

• Journal of the East Asian Society of Dietary Life
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• v.19 no.5
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• pp.690-702
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• 2009

Mandu has become more increasingly essential and popular. Various types of Mandu are on saleavailable for purchase and are receiving good response from customers. This study explored the buyers' perceptions and their usage behaviors regarding to Mandu. The results showed the followings: 1) The respondents considered Mandu a snack rather than a meal. 2) The perceptions of a meal were different by gender, age, annual income, and number of children. 3) Respondents frequently have consumed frozen Mandu more than handmade Mandu and the type of Mandu consumed differed by age, marriage, occupation and annual income. 4) Respondents generally preferred meat to vegetable for as the stuffing in Mandu and favorite stuffings differed by gender and age. 5) The 'snack factor' was the highest purchasing motive among three factors including 'meal', 'economy' and 'snack' factor. 6) The derived factors for Mandu purchasing attributes were 'safety', 'loyalty/practicality' and 'storage' factor. 'Loyalty/practicality' represented the highest among them and each purchasing attribute differed according to gender, marriage and annual income.

• The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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• v.8 no.3
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• pp.349-359
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• 2000

The purposes of the study were to investigate the causal relationships between shopping motivation, purchasing situation in store, experienced affection, and purchasing behavior. We collected data from 430 consumers shopping in the apparel store of two department in Busan, and analyzed by factor analysis and regression analysis. The result of this study were as follows ; 1. Purchasing situations which influenced consumers'apparel purchasing behaviors in apparel store were consisted of four factors such as Physical factor, Product factor, Inter-personal Factor and Salesmen factor. 2. Experienced affections in apparel store were consisted of four factors such as Pleasure, Ignorance, Superiority and Insecurity. 3. The main causal course of the apparel purchasing behavior was the shopping motivation → the purchasing situation in store (→the experienced affection in store) → the apparel purchasing behavior. 4. Shopping motivation appeared to be the most important variable determining purchasing behavior in apparel store. Especially, the superiority experienced in store appeared to be positive effects. 5. The causal relationships of purchasing behavior in apparel store were significant differences between two relationships by shopping motivations. In conclusion, this study showed that purchasing situation in apparel store effected on purchasing behavior with the different causal relationships by shopping motivations.