• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.21 no.8
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• pp.1297-1306
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• 1997

The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference of visual evaluation about combination of contrary clothing image, Elegance-Casual, Ethnic-Modern. The data were collected using 23 semantic differential hi-polar scale questionnaires from 50 female students majoring in clothing and textile and analyzed by Factor analysis, ANOVA, Discriminant analysis and MDS. The results obtained were summarized as follows; 1. As a result of factor analysis, 4 factors -Attractiveness, Casualness, Moderateness, Modernness-were found out as constructing factors of contrary clothing image. 2. For the visual evaluation of contrary clothing image combined with top and bottom, there were significant differences in all factors. 3. As a result of discriminant analysis, discrimination among images was more closely related to renovated image by combination of contrary clothing image. 4. As a result of MDS, evaluative dimensions of contrary clothing image were identified, and relationship between clothing images and special qualities of design was shown on positioning map.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.23 no.1
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• pp.78-89
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• 1999

Clothes enhance visual images through the interaction between space and background of the wearer. The influence of background is important as that of the clothes when the observer understands the images. We look at fashion pictures used as important as that various backgrounds are presented depending on the image of the clothes. The clothing the model wears in the pictures takes on shape and space which supports the clothes. The background interact to from the whole image. The background has an important influence on the delivery of image for the clothes. However when the clothes are presented in the background there are some cases that all or parts of clothes can be shown. We must consider the composition ratio of the clothes and background which influences the whole image of the clothing. These interactions and influences on the whole image in regards to clothing background and the ratio will be the focus of this study. clothing was Modern Mannish Casual, Feminine, Ground was decided artificial setting 1 natural setting 1, indoor setting 1, artificial setting 2, natural setting 2, indoor setting 2, Percentage of Clothing was 80% , 140%, 200%,. Thus visual stimulus were 72 pictures that were combined Clothing Ground and Percentage of Clothing, the main survey of questionary consisted of their evaluation of the Picture image combined Clothing and Ground by 30 semantic differential bi-polar scales and the subjects were 50 students majoring in clothing and textile. The data analyzed by factor analysis MCA, MDS, The major finding were as follows : 1) As a result of factor analysis, 5 factors -Attractiveness Hardness and softness Cuteness Attention Cool and Warm factor were found out as constructing factors the Picture image combined Clothing and Ground 2) According to multidimensional positioning map were presented in a stimulus position the perceptive image differed in degree of similarity as a ground construction of stimulus in spite of same clothing image. It will aid in choosing the most beneficial background for any clothing brand. It will enhance the picture images to their full potential in any advertising medium.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Costume
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• v.50 no.4
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• pp.131-146
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• 2000

The starting point of this study was that the Orientalism reflected in the modern clothing is realized the different view by Western and Eastern. Based on this regard, this study semiotically analyse that clothing is creating the cultural values and signification and that the western designers are reproducing an ideology as orientalism being the western-oriented thought when expressing the Asian image in the modern clothing. The theoretical sides are based on the semiotic analyses of F. Saussure, C. Peirce, and R. Barthes. By the result observed through this study, the Orientalism reflected in the modern clothing designed by Western designers are discriminative image, mystic image, past-oriented image, natural image, and complex-eclectic image. The discriminative image is reproduced as a savage and uncivilized image. In addition, it regarded as a decorative and superficial image is expressed as if it is an uncharacterized and underdeveloped image in the modern clothing. The mystic image is reproduced as a romantic image to stimulate Westerners'curiosity. That is, Asian image is regarded as a dream and magical image rather than a scientific and rational image. The past-oriented image is expressed through restricting Asian positive image in Asian historical glory. The natural image differs from Western image based on science in the modern clothing. The modern clothing regards the natural image as a primitive and instinctive image. The complex-eclectic image is the pastish pattern through selecting and distributing heterogeneous materials in the modern clothing. This study critically analyzes the western-oriented thought of orientalism in the modern clothing. The results of the study imply that it is critical that we provide a new contact point for the East and the West in the context of our Asian values and traditions.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.207-217
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• 1996

Self is well·expressed by clothing, so self-image can be an effective variable for conducting clothing·behavior studies. But there ate some problems in clothing and self-image researches. This paper will be a clue to discuss these problems. The contents of this study are as follows. (1) The notion of self-image is compared with self-concept, and according to this work, self concept comprehends the evaluative properties in addition to self-image illustration. In tai.; part, the problem in translating the terminologies, 'self-concept' and 'self-image', are also discussed. (2) The aspects of self-image are explored, thus physical and social-psychological aspects are determined. (3) Two sub-dimensions of self-image ate recommended relating to clothing researches: actual versus ideal and intrinsic versus phenomenal. (4) Some comments for future studies ate added. It is needed to investigate the relationships of other social- psychological variables and self-image in clothing department.

• Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association
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• v.47 no.3
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• pp.35-44
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• 2009

The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationships between clothing image and clothing shopping orientation of middle aged women. For this purpose, the subjects of 300 adult women from in their 40’s to 50’s, living in Daegu area were sampled out by convenient sampling method. The result of this analysis are as follows. 1)a factor analysis identified six different types of clothing image: classy, bold, plain, feminine, casual, and peculiar. 2)five different types of clothing shopping orientation were identified: conspicuous, conformable, hedonic, uniqueness conscious, and quality conscious. 3)the results of multiple regression analysis found that clothing images affected clothing shopping orientation of middle aged women. This meant that significant relationships existed among these variables and there was a causal relationship between clothing image and clothing shopping orientation.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.29 no.3_4 s.141
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• pp.438-448
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to identify the relationships among physical growth, body criticism from others, sociocultural attitude toward physical appearance, body image, self-esteem, and clothing attitudes. The data were collected from 439 junior high school girls living in Seoul, Korea, via a self-administered questionnaires, and were analyzed by factor analysis and LISREL models. The results of this study were as follows: 1) Among three sub-variables of physical growth, the height had a positive effect on the affective aspect of body image. 2) The body criticism from others had the effect neither on the sociocultural attitude toward physical appearance nor on the affective aspect of body image. 3) The sociocultural attitude toward physical appearance had a negative effect on the affective aspect of body image and a positive effect on the cognitive/behavioral aspect of body image. 4) The affective aspect of body image had a positive effect on the cognitive/behavioral aspect of body image, self-esteem, and clothing attitude. However, the cognitive/behavioral aspect of body image had the effect on clothing attitude. 5) The self-esteem had no significant effect on clothing attitudes.

• The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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• v.14 no.4
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• pp.635-646
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• 2006

The purpose of this study was to determine if personality types affect hair style and clothing image. Personality types was applied using Myers-Briggs Type Indicator(MBTI). Subjects were 101 students at Keimyung University in Daegu, Korea. Data analysis was performed using SPSS package, which included ANOVA, t-test and ${\chi}^2-test$. The results were summarized as follows. 1. There was only significant relationship between hair style and personality type. Sensing type preferred hair wave style than intuition type. 2. There were several significant differences between clothing image and personality type. Extroversion preferred avantgarde clothing image more than introversion type. Intuition type preferred exotic and avantgarde clothing image more than sensing type. Feeling type preferred active clothing image more than thinking type. Judging type preferred elegance clothing image more than perceiving type. 3. There was significant relationship between hair style and clothing image preference by personality types in college students. Intuition type preferred exotic and avantgarde clothing image and waveless hair style.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.170-179
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• 1994

The purpose of this study was to identify the constructing factors and the hierarchy of the female clothing image evaluation made by male university students. 'rho instruments developed by the precedent study of In Hee Chung(1992) was used compare the female clothing image evaluation made by male university students with that by (emale students. The results were 1. 5 factor - modernity, grace, activeness, uniqueness, masculinity were found out as constructors of female clothing image evaluation made by male university student. 2. Eleven clusters were determinted to exist. The clusters classified as the main groups were 'modem and romantic image' and 'classic and straight image.'

• The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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• v.13 no.1
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• pp.75-86
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• 2005

The objectives of this study were to investigate differences between image perceptions according to gender, place of residence, and fashion trend; and to examine how the image of preferred clothing was evaluated in each given area of fashion trend. Subjects were 386 schoolchildren (boys:196, girls:190) in Seoul, Daejeon, and Jinju, Korea. Based on a quasi-experiment study, a survey was conducted with a questionnaire providing different clothing images of fashion trend. Stimuli were 5 colored photo pictures of a girl wearing clothing according to fashion trend. The clothing used in the study met requirements of 2004 S/S trend of children's clothing. The high valued clothing sold in three target places were used. There was a significant difference in image perceptions between two sexes. Girls showed more positive attitude in image perceptions toward fashionable clothing in most areas than boys. Children from smaller towns evaluated the model clothing more fashionable. Schoolchildren preferred sporty clothing to the other fashionable clothing. In view of trend, romantic clothing normally viewed less dynamic were evaluated preferable clothing when children viewed the clothing active. Sports-wears were considered fashionable when they viewed the clothing neat and vigorous.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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• v.20 no.6
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• pp.1002-1015
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• 1996

Self-image is an organized structure of perceptions of one's self and it has a direct influence on values, ideas, goals and objective. And It is generally agreed that consumers engage in buying behavior that is consistent and congruent with their self-image. With this assumptions numerous researches have prove that consumers tends to favor the brand or store image that is congruent to self-image. According to these results we can assume that self-image also can have influence on consumer's information processing, especially in advertising process. Because one of the main factor in forming the brand or store image is advertising. Thus, this study is to propose it's effect of self-image in clothing advertising process. In specifically to find out congruency between self-image and clothing ad image's influence on ad recalling, ad attitude and buying intention. And also it's difference between ideal self and actual self. This study suggested that when there is a congruency between self-image and clothing ad image, consumers have more positive attitude toward the clothing ad and have more intention to buy the products ann also can recall more frequently. Considering the characteristics of clothing goods as a symbolical goods, ideal self-image is more effective than actual self-image.