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Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association 1996;34(4):245-256.
Store Preference on the Clothing Involvement and Body Cathexis of Elderly Women
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ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study were 1) to understand clothing involvement and body cathexis of elderly women, 2) to examine differences between store atmosphere factor on clothing involvement and body cathexis, 3) to find out its relationship with clothing involvement and body cathexis. Data were collected by questionnaire of 248 elderly women. Frequency, factor analysis, Chi-square, t-test, F-test, F-test, correlation and Duncan's multiple range test were used in data analysis. As a result, 1) clothing involvement of elderly women were classified with importance, fashion and interest, symbolism factor and there was significant differences with display, comfort, interior, convenience factor. 2) Elderly women were not satisfied with their body sufficiently and there was significant differences only display factor(store location, show window, display). 3) Clothing involvement was significant differences variables were found in relationship to body cathexis except income. 4) There was positive correlation between clothing involvement and body cathexis. The higher body cathexis, the more interest clothing.
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