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Actual Wearing Conditions and Attitude: An Initial Report on an Outdoor Wearing Survey for Man and Woman in their 30s to 50s

30~50대 남녀의 아웃도어 웨어 착용실태 및 인식조사(제 1보)

  • Paek, Kyung Ja (Fashion Design, Baekseok Culture University) ;
  • Hwang, Young Mi (National Academy of Agricultural Science) ;
  • Lee, Jeong Ran (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles/Research Institute of Ecology for the Elderly, Pusan National University)
  • 백경자 (백석문화대학교 디자인학부 패션디자인전공) ;
  • 황영미 (농업진흥청 국립농업과학원) ;
  • 이정란 (부산대학교 생활환경대학 의류학과/노인생활환경연구소)
  • Received : 2012.12.31
  • Accepted : 2013.09.27
  • Published : 2013.10.31
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Abstract

This study is an initial report of actual wearing conditions and attitude based on a survey of wearing outdoor wear for men and women in their 30s to 50s who enjoy daily leisure sport activities. Most middle-aged men and women who enjoy outdoor activities were interested in new trends and clothing styles. The greatest area of interest was health(42.9%), followed by leisure and sports(38.4%); in addition, hiking(40.2%) was the most popular outdoor activity. The majority of subjects participated in outdoor activities for over 5 years(34.4%). The highest frequency of outdoor activities was conducted once or twice a month, and it took one to three hours for each activity. Nearly half of the respondents( 47.7%) answered that the goal of outdoor activities was to maintain their health. Subjects in their 40s and 50s were more equipped in their outdoor activities and in their 50s made ongoing investments despite costs. When wearing clothing, the subjects placed a priority on design(in the case of subjects in their 30s) and comfort(for subjects in their 40s and 50s). This survey shows that the subjects emphasized access to outdoor wear and equipment. In all age groups, the biggest complaint about outdoor wear was price; in addition, they were unsatisfied with the length and the sleeves of outdoor jackets. Outdoor wear will draw a positive attention for its practical use of clothing if it is developed according to consumer demands based on functionality for outdoor activities and convenience in daily life.

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