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Creator:: Chun, Ho-kyung
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Laughlin, Mildred Ruth
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Science in Clothing, Textiles, and Related Arts presented on August 9, 1978 Title: PERCEIVED

Creator:: Waldemar, Martha Goetz
Abstract:: 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,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Influencing Wife's Clothing Importance of Role and Dress of Executive's Wife PROCEDURE Construction of

Creator:: Demissee, Debbra W.
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: OF LITERATURE 6 Clothing Deprivation 6 Clothing Deprivation and Self-Concept 7 Clothing Deprivation

Creator:: Smith, Caroline M.
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Comparison of the Meaning of Clothing Intended by the Wearer and Perceived by Others. Abstract

Creator:: Haas, Rachael E.
Abstract:: 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...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Constructing Identities: Analyzing Dress, Appearance, and

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