Each family member desires to have a healthy and comfortable lifestyle in terms of clothing practices. The purpose of the questionnaire is to assess the reformed clothing practices of all family members. The total number of subjects was 2, 179 for both sexes from 10 to 98 years old. The mean scale value for each question was calculated. Based on factor analysis using 25 questions, four factors were interpreted. The mean factor score and scale value for each age group for both sexes were discussed.
The results are as follows :
1. For male and female subjects, the mean of scale value related to personality traits is larger than the scale value related to fashion. Everyone desires clothing that reflects their individual personality. Gender inequality for clothing practices showed that males over 40 years of age did not take part in clothing selection and did not enjoy their clothing routines. It was concluded that all people must find a way to enjoy their own clothing routines and to feel satisfied that their clothing routine practices reflect their individuality and personality.
2. The cumulative percentage of four factors, “comfort desired, ” “desired body type, ” “tradition for reformed clothing routines, ” and “individuality for reformed routines, ” was 84.3.
3. “Comfort desired” increased with age for both sexes. As the percentage of this factor was 40, it was concluded that family members desire wearing comfortability.
4. The highest value of “desired body type” was found to be the 16-year-old age group, for both sexes. In female subjects this decreases with age, but male subjects in the 40-60-year-age group showed an increase. Most of these results were related to leg length, waist and hip girth rather than to height.
5. For both sexes, “tradition for reformed clothing routines” increased with age. Results showed gender specific practices and generational differences.
6. “Individuality for reformed routines” showed (gender specific) practices and generational differences. The 16 and 20-year-old male group recorded the highest value, while the 60-year-old group recorded the lowest value.
7. Female subjects had larger factor scores than their male counterparts for each of the four factors.
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