An Analysis on Fashion Model Types

  • Received : 2001.10.22
  • Published : 2001.12.31

Abstract

Focusing on working with fashion show as fashion model in South Korea, this study was develop a fashion model typology based on specific model characteristics related demographics and body, job satisfaction/dissatisfaction factors. The survey was done through questionnaire and 194 fashion models were used in the data analysis. The statistical analysis used in this study were frequency, ${\chi}^2$-test, cluster Analysis, MANOVA. ANOVA and Duncan multiple range test. The results of this study were as follows: 1) The majority of sample were as follows: unmarried, college graduate and undergraduate, resident in the Seoul, 20 to 24 yrs old female with 175-177 cm, 52-54 kg, B-W-H (33-24-35 inch). 2) The types of fashion model were classified into 4 types: showing type, lack of professionalism type, matured professionalism type, dissatisfaction with job-environment type. The model segments were profiled on levels of various job related attitude factors, job satisfaction/dissatisfaction, model education, working condition, human relation, regulation discrimination, fashion show stage level, the job of model, body & clothing, and promising job. 3) There were significant differences found between their sex, academic background, guarantee, and in all factors in their job related attitude factors, job satisfaction/dissatisfaction, model education, working condition, human relation, regulation discrimination, fashion show stage level, the job of model, body & clothing, style promising job.

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