The purpose of this study was to determine how the popular writer Wilkie Collins used dress and appearance to bring to light concerns about mental illness in his 1859-60 sensation novel The Woman in White. The method of narrative analysis was used to complete this study. Data sheets were developed...
The purpose of this problem was to compare young, middle-aged, and older women's attitudes concerning clothing, and to see
what influence the husband's position and income had on the clothing
attitudes of the wife.
The problem dealt with five specific aspects of women's dress:
(1) appropriate dress, (2) impressing others,...
Clothing is wrought with symbolism. Each day when outfits are selected and worn, messages are being sent and received, categorizing the wearer. The self and the many different roles that it plays in society are important factors in determining a personal appearance. We try to reflect our internal concept of...
This study was designed to provide additional information to
determine: what difference variance in perceived attractiveness made
in perceived support of the feminist movement; what difference type
of garment worn made in perceived support of the feminist movement;
relationship between the judgments regarding perceived support of the
feminist movement and...
This study assessed the differences between
teachers' opinions and students' responses regarding the
influence of clothing on adolescents' decisions to
participate in social activities.
Survey methodology was used with the final samples
consisting of 336 students and 140 teachers who were drawn
from six high schools located in economically depressed...
The purpose of this study was to investigate differences between fashion innovators and non-fashion innovators in clothing disposal practices defined by the length of time for retaining the clothing item, the ways of discarding clothing, and factors underlying
the discarding of clothing items. Information for the study was obtained with...