The Research Journal of the Costume Culture (복식문화연구)

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A qualitative study on the clothing behavior of visually impaired people

시각 장애인의 의복행동에 대한 질적 연구

  • Kim, Taemi (Dept. of Fashion Material, Korea Polytechnics) ;
  • Cho, Chul Hyun (Vocational Training Division, Ministry of Justice)
  • 김태미 (한국폴리텍대학섬유패션캠퍼스 패션소재과) ;
  • 조철현 (법무부 직업훈련과)
  • Received : 2016.11.16
  • Accepted : 2017.02.22
  • Published : 2017.02.28
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine visually impaired people's clothing behavior, using a qualitative approach. The results are intended to be used as baseline data to make an instrument that can measure the factors that have an effect on visually impaired people's clothing needs from the perspective of environmental and social relationship contexts. This study was made through in-depth interviews with people with grade-1 visual impairment, and the results were as follows: First, when purchasing clothing, they were accompanied by trusted people, and chose trusted brands and trusted products. They spent as little time as possible, did not try on many clothes, and they preferred colors, designs, and purchase methods that carried as low a risk as possible. Second, they wanted basic product information and simple procedures when purchasing and using clothing products. Third, they were able to manage their own clothes themselves. However, there was insufficient laundry information available. Fourth, the main reason why visually impaired people took care of their appearance was that they wanted to look neat and clean to be respected by others. Based on the study results, it is necessary to provide information on clothing to improve quality of life and welfare and thus ensure visually impaired people's independence.

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