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A Study on Analysis of Body Types of Active Senior Males (aged 55-69) -Focused on the Comparison with the Middle Aged Males (aged 35-54)-

액티브 시니어 남성(55~69세) 체형 분석 -중년 남성(35~54세)과 체형 비교를 중심으로-

  • 김지은 (이화여자대학교 의류학과) ;
  • 김은경 (서울디지털대학교 패션학과)
  • Received : 2017.04.14
  • Accepted : 2017.06.26
  • Published : 2017.08.31
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Abstract

This study was conducted to offer basic data that can be used in a clothing industry for active senior males that are emerging as a new consumer bracket in a rapid aging age. To this end, this study conducted an analysis of 'younger' older male body types based on data from the 6th Size Korea. As a result of the body type analysis of 'younger' older males who are considered active seniors in comparison to 'middle' aged males, the former's height items became shorter compared to 'middle' aged males, but circumference items were bigger. Males aged 35-69, who are 'middle' aged males and 'younger' old males were divided into three body types in this study: Type1- small body type with protruded belly, compared to weight. Type 2- body type of slim torso with wide shoulder-back widths. Type3- big body type overall with tall height and heavy weight. According to body type distribution by age group, the middle-aged males had Type2 body type the most. The younger-old males showed type1 the most. There is a need to reflect the body types of active senior male characteristics in apparel pattern design because the current fits are not appropriate if active senior males wear clothing targeted for males aged 30-50.

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