The Body Cathexis Difference Between Fashion Model and College Women

패션모델과 여대생들의 신체 만족도 비교 연구

  • Song, Jung-A (Dept. of Clothing Design, Sangju University)
  • 송정아 (상주대학교 의상디자인학과)
  • Received : 2000.10.09
  • Published : 2000.11.30

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate if there were any differences between fashion models and female college students' body cathexis and to examine the perception of their body form and satisfaction of clothing fit according to height, weight and body type. For this study 378 people, including 113 fashion models and 265 female college students were analyzed. Means, t-test and ${\chi}^2$-test were used in data analyses. Significant differences were found between fashion models and female college students' body cathexis. For instance fashion models were more positive about their bodies especially concerning height. Fashion Models and female college students differed significantly in perception of their body form according to weight and body type. Perhaps they have another criteria. Fashion Models and female college students differed significantly in satisfaction of clothing fit according to weight and body type. The taller and Thinner, The higher satisfaction of Clothing fit.

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