• Journal of The Korea Institute of Healthcare Architecture
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• v.8 no.2
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• pp.51-58
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• 2002

The purpose of this study is to grasp the design characteristics of welfare facilities for the aged in Japan in order to establish the basic data for such facilities in Korea. In conclusion of analysis, the design characteristics of welfare facilities for the aged can be summarized as follows; the dignity of the individual, the privacy, the small group units, the sociopsychological support, the succession of regional and cultural factors, the nature, the safety, the interior materials for the old men, the improvement of staves' environment, the energy reduction and earth environment. The aged welfare equipments in Japan are her products which reflect the society and culture of Japan, therefore our efforts to convert them to equipments which are suitable to our culture and emotion are desired urgently.

• The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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• v.12 no.6 s.53
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• pp.1045-1059
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• 2004

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the total coordination as determined by personality, appearance-related characteristics. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire survey from December 18, 2003 to January 13, 2004 from 650 women living in Seoul in the age range of $20{\sim}35$; 500 were used for the data analysis. Data were analyzed by chi-square analysis, ANOVA, descriptive statistics, cluster analysis and Duncan's multiple range test were used. The results showed significant differences in the total coordination behaviors among the groups divided by personality and appearance-related characteristics. Those who had the independent extrovert personality, egg-shaped face or white skin color were most positive with regards to the extent and behaviors of the total coordination.

• The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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• v.12 no.3
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• pp.468-484
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• 2004

The purposes of this study were (1) to segment female college students' apparel shoppers into unique apparel buying decision-making style groups; and (2) to profile for each segment in terms of personal characteristics (material values, change seeking tendency and prestige sensitivity) and fashion information sources. Data were collected through questionnaires from convenient sample of 290 female college students. As a result of cluster analysis and univariate analysis of variance, distinctive consumer decision-making style groups of consumers were identified; Value-maximizing Recreational Shoppers, Brand-Maximizing Emotional Shoppers, and Apathetic Shoppers. These three groups were compared as to the effect of personal characteristics variables and fashion information sources through univariate analysis of variance and chi-square statistics. The result showed that personal characteristics (material values, change seeking tendency and prestige sensitivity) and fashion-information sources do influence the consumer decision-making styles and that these three groups were unique in their decision-making characteristics showing that consumer decision-making styles can be a good segmentation base for apparel market.

• The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.588-598
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• 2010

Purposes of this research were to examine characteristics of contractors and the relationship between contractors and wholesalers of apparel products. Influence of such variables on wholesalers' satisfaction was also assessed. Location, reputation and service were factors of contractor characteristics. Dependence, cooperation and power were three factors that were considered for contractor-wholesaler relationship variable. Survey data from 109 wholesalers located in Dongdaemun Fashion Town in Korea was used for analysis. Empirical results confirmed the importance of service factor of contractor characteristics. Service and location of the contractor had positive influence on cooperation. Location had negative influence on power. Reputation had positive direct influence on wholesaler satisfaction. Cooperation between contractors and wholesalers had significant influence on wholesaler satisfaction.

• The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.696-708
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• 2008

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship among Shopping Orientation, Shopping-mall characteristics, Consumer Satisfaction, and Loyalty in online market. Data were collected from 405 adult women and analyzed by factor analysis, cluster analysis, ANOVA and Duncan test using by SPSS 12.0. The results showed that recreation shoppers to buy the cosmetics in online market, were more likely to perceive the shopping mall characteristics, information, check-out convenience, and product price of shopping mall than the other shoppers. Both brand oriented shoppers and economic oriented shoppers were more likely to perceive information offered at newsletters and e-mail of Internet shopping mall. Additionally, the more active shoppers were the more satisfied and the greater loyalty at online shopping mall of cosmetics. Implications are drawn for the information useful marketer and retailers of the online shopping mall of cosmetics.

• The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.709-721
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• 2008

The purpose of this study is to identify different consumer clusters based on clothing involvement and to examine the differences in consumer characteristics related to clothing purchasing. As consumer behavior characteristics, this study included visiting purpose of Internet shopping malls, purchasing situation, consumer confidence, and clothing satisfaction. Data were gathered by surveying university students living in Seoul metropolitan area using convenience sampling, and 321 questionnaires were used in the statistical analysis. In analyzing data, cluster analysis and one-way ANOVA were conducted. The cluster analysis identified four different consumer clusters, and there were significant differences in the consumer behavior characteristics among the four clothing involvement clusters.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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• v.15 no.3
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• pp.195-199
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• 2000

Varied levels of mannitol at 0%, 3%, 6% and 9% were added to the commercial orange juice and physicochemical and sensory characteristics of the juice were investigated. Refractive index of control had $11.3^{\circ}Bx$ and the index was significantly increased to that of the $18.4^{\circ}Bx$ as the addition was increased to the 9% level(p<0.05). The values of pH and the acidity did not show significant differences among varied levels of mannitol added samples. However, sensory characteristics of aroma and sweet flavor were significantly increased as the addition levels were increased showing the values of aroma, from 7.5 to 11.3, and those of sweet flavor from 5.0 to 11.9, respectively (p<0.05). The 9% added level sample had significantly the lowest sour and astringent flavor values of 4.0 and 2.3, respectively.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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• v.27 no.5
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• pp.521-527
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• 2012

This study was conducted to examine the quality characteristics of tofu prepared with Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) leaf powder (LLP). Moisture, crude ash, carbohydrate, crude protein, and crude lipid contents of Loquat leaf powder were 10.25, 6.72, 69.54, 8.23, and 5.26%, respectively. The yield rates, turbidity, and total acidity of tofu increased according to the quantity of added LLP, whereas pH level decreased. The L- and a-values of samples decreased as the amount of LLP increased, whereas b-value increased. With regard to textural characteristics, LLP addition increased hardness, chewiness, and brittleness, as well as reduced springiness and cohesiveness. In terms of overall acceptability, the most preferred tofu samples were the control and 0.3% LLP addition groups.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Culture
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• v.32 no.4
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• pp.323-331
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• 2017

This study examined the quality characteristics of Jeung-pyeon made with wet non-glutinous rice flour and rice wine. The samples of Jeung-pyeon were prepared with different ratios of cooked purple sweet potato (0, 3, 6, 9, and 12%) to analyze the water content, sugar content, pH, chromaticity, texture characteristics, and sensory evaluation. No significant difference in water content, sugar content, and springiness was observed among the 5 samples. The pH and volume showed the highest level at 0%. The L-value and b-value decreased while the a-value increased. The hardness, chewiness, and gumminess were highest at 9% and lowest at 12%. The extent of violet chromaticity and pore size were optimal in 9%. In addition, 9%-added purple sweet potato showed the highest score of odor, taste, texture, and overall acceptability. In conclusion, the optimal addition for the highest acceptability of cooked purple sweet potato was 9%.

• The Research Journal of the Costume Culture
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.240-257
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• 2014

In this study, we identified the characteristics of mobile fashion shopping and verified the path model of effects of these characteristics on mobile fashion shopping purchase intention through perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. We conducted the survey targeting smartphone users in their 20s~30s and analyzed the structural equation model using AMOS 16.0. The results were as follows: Mobile fashion shopping characteristics (enjoyment, credibility, instant connectivity, security, and personalization) had positive effects on perceived usefulness and perceived usefulness influenced attitude toward purchase and purchase intention positively. Attitude toward purchase affected purchase intention in a positive way and perceived usefulness had indirect effect on purchase intention through attitude toward purchase. In conclusion, we proposed the marketing strategies of the mobile fashion shopping businesses.