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Analysis of Pant Pattern Shapes for Tween Girls Based on 3D Body Scans
Calabro, Angelina (2008-05-15)
The purpose of this study was to analyze and compare pant patterns for normal,
overweight, and obese tweens in order to develop a better understanding of variations in
pattern dimensions and shape. The goal was to evaluate ...
Body Image Perceptions and Clothing Behavior Issues for Adolescent Daughters and Their Mothers
Lee, Seung (2006-08-15)
The purpose of this study was to explore tween girls (ages 9-14) and their mothers in relation to clothing behavior issues, body image, and body satisfaction. The purposive sample consisted of 41 mother-daughter pairs ...
Comparing self and others' perceptions of adolescent girls' body size using figural stimuli and 3d body scans
Mahajan, Aarti (2009-05-15)
The overall objective of this study was to explore young adolescent girls’ body size perceptions and older female students’ perceptions of the adolescent girls’ body size based on a nine point figural scale. Forty-two body ...
Effective Storytelling in a Fashion-based Crowdfunding Campaign: The Impact of Narrative Temporality, Narrative Appeal, and Mental Simulation on Crowd-funder Engagement
Kader, Mohammad Shahidul (2022-12-14)
The entrepreneurial world has witnessed a revolutionary shift from conventional seed funding solutions, such as angel investors, venture capitalists, and governmental funds, to crowdfunding. Although crowdfunding platforms ...
Exploring Adaptive Clothing Needs for Hemodialysis Patients
Smith, Kristie (2013-04-16)
Approximately 370,000 people in the United States are being treated with hemodialysis (U.S. Renal Data System [USRDS], 2011). While adaptive clothing is available for hemodialysis patients, no scholarly literature was found ...
Exploring Socialization Processes in Mothers’ Styling of their African American Millennial Daughters’ Hair
Purvis, Saufeeyah (2017-04-25)
In many cultures, hair has been a long-standing representation of beauty (Bankhead & Johnson, 2014). For African Americans, notions about hair have been passed down from teachings perpetuated during slavery. These teachings ...
The Freshman 15: Weight Change in Relation to Body Image and Body Measurements
Skinner, Holly (2008-12-15)
Freshmen students entering their first year of college are faced with stress and change, and possible changes in body weight and body image. A common and highly publicized notion among college students is the high risk of ...
The Influence of Design Complexity on Perceived Quality: The Moderating Role of Price and Brand Familiarity
Braun, Alina Maria (2015-05-07)
This study investigates the influence of three important product factors – design,
brand, and price on consumers’ perceived product quality and purchase intention. A 2
(product design: complex/simple) x 2 (brand familiarity: ...
Men's Body Area Shape Analysis and Outdoor Performance Clothing Fit Preferences and Issues
Faber, Martha (2013-07-10)
The purpose of this study was two-fold: (1) to examine how BMI, height, and age of men related to eight body shape area shapes of men using quantitative data from SizeUSA (study 1); (2) to study men’s fit preferences in ...
The Preference for the Aesthetic Middle: A Perceived Risk Based Explanation and the Moderating Role of Aesthetic Expertise and Product Confidence
Braun, Alina Maria (2018-04-27)
In the context of the aesthetics of consumer products, this study proposed an explanation for the preference for the aesthetic middle based on the psychological construct of perceived risks. The study proposed two research ...
The relationship between color cycles in home furnishings and apparel, 1969-2009
Johnson, Olivia (2010-04-19)
The dynamics of fashion are present in many product categories, and color can be an important component in customers’ selection decisions, including for apparel and home furnishings products. Color makes an emotional ...
The Role of Body Mass Index and Body Shape in Perception of Body Attractivness: Cross-Cultural Study
Aghekyan, Marine (2005-12-15)
The purpose of this study was to cross-culturally investigate the effect of BMI (Body Mass Index) and three body shapes (Rectangle, Pear, and Hourglass) on the perception of female body attractiveness and body size. A ...
Style Preference and Benefits Sought by Women for Customized Swimwear Based on Body Shape, Age, and Dress Size
Ross, Sumner (2010-05-19)
The purpose of this study was explore possible relationships between the body shapes, ages, and dress sizes of adult female consumers of customized swimwear and the preferences they have for swimsuit styles, what body parts ...
Understanding Tween Girls' Self Perception and Clothing Behavior: A Conceptual Framework
Sancheti, Yukti (2009-06-15)
Defined as children “in between” younger kids and teens, tweens have been called confident, high-tech, and market savvy (Simon, 2001). In this study, tween girls, were defined as ages 9 to 14 years. Tweens compose a ...
Using 3D Body Scan Measurement Data and Body Shape Assessment to Build Anthropometric Profiles of Tween Girls
Manuel, H. Melissa (2009-05-15)
Tween girls, especially plus sizes, have reported having difficulty finding appropriately sized clothing due to apparel sizing which is incongruous with their body size. As these adolescents progress through puberty, care ...
Weight and Body Measurement Changes In College Freshmen
Balasubramanian, Mahendran (2009-11-04)
A limited number of research studies suggest that new college students gain some weight on average during their freshman year. Most studies have had relatively small samples; some have used self-reported rather than measured ...
What’s in There for Me? Impact of User-Centric Advertisement Appeals on Consumers’ Emotional Responses and Sustainable Apparel Purchase Intentions
Chakraborty, Swagata (2021-06-28) ETD File Embargoed
Despite urgency to protect the environment, unsustainable apparel consumption continues to damage it. Although a high environmental knowledge, awareness, or concern encourages sustainable consumption, it does not guarantee ...
Young Female Adults’ Two-Piece Swimsuit Style Choices in Relation to Their Body Shape, Size, and Satisfaction
Beury, Patrice (2013-05-01)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influences of body shape, size, and satisfaction on two-piece swimsuit style purchase choices of young female adults. A questionnaire incorporated a purchase likelihood scale ...