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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 ...

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 ...

Eating Regulation and Residency Over the First Two Years of College: Associations with Body Mass Index, Weight, and Percent Body Fat in College Students 

Lord, Denali (2013-03-25)
Objective: To determine if eating regulation behaviors and residency were associated with body mass index (BMI), weight, and/or percent body fat in male and female students over the first two years of college. Subjects: ...

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 ...

Freshman Versus Sophomore Year Changes in Body Weight and Composition 

Newton, Anna (2010-07-21)
Objective: Differences in weight, body mass index (BMI), percent and absolute body fat and fat free mass, and waist circumference were investigated in males and females during the freshman and sophomore college years. ...

The Influence of Low Melt Point, High Modulus Fibers in Blended Fiber Ballistic Resistant Nonwovens 

Ray, Rebecca (2006-12-15)
The purpose of this research was to examine the presence of a thermal phase change as a means of energy dissipation in nonwoven needlepunched felts used in soft body armor applications. The investigation was carried out ...

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 ...

A Study of the Success and Failure of Apparel Entrepreneurs 

Vallone, Amanda (2008-08-15)
Anyone can be an entrepreneur, but to run a successful venture within the apparel industry may be more complex than one would believe. Planning every aspect of a business from finances to employees, down to having an exit ...

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 ...

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 composition changes in first semester college freshmen 

Saunders, Desiree (2008-08-15)
The “freshman 15” is a common phenomenon that is thought to occur to first year college students. It is the popular idea that college freshmen, due to various reasons, gain 15 pounds during their first year at school. ...

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 ...

Weight Change Among College Freshmen: The Freshmen 4 

Drawdy, Kelly (2007-08-15)
A common phenomenon called the “freshmen 15” is thought to occur during the first year of college. While this belief is popular in press, little scientific evidence supports this phenomenon. This study examined changes in ...

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 ...