東華大學圖書館 |

Language: English

Help

回圖書館首頁

手機版館藏查詢

Back

Switch To: Labeled | MARC Mode | ISBD

Exploration of plus-size female teen...

Romeo, Laurel D.

Linked to FindBook

Google Book

Amazon

博客來

Exploration of plus-size female teens' apparel fit and sizing in the United States.

Record Type:	Language materials, printed : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Exploration of plus-size female teens' apparel fit and sizing in the United States./
Author:	Romeo, Laurel D.
Description:	224 p.
Notes:	Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 75-05(E), Section: B.
Contained By:	Dissertation Abstracts International75-05B(E).
Subject:	Textile Technology. -
Online resource:	http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=3610698
ISBN:	9781303706301

Exploration of plus-size female teens' apparel fit and sizing in the United States.
Romeo, Laurel D.

Exploration of plus-size female teens' apparel fit and sizing in the United States. - 224 p.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 75-05(E), Section: B.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Iowa State University, 2013.

The purpose of this study was to investigate apparel issues experienced by plus-size female teens aged 12-17 in the context of the functional, expressive, and aesthetic (FEA) consumer needs model. The specific objectives were to: (1) Examine whether current American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) sizing categories meet the measurement needs of participants; (2) identify specific areas of the body where these individuals were not satisfied with the fit of their current ready-to-wear apparel; and (3) explore the current U.S. ready-to-wear apparel FEA needs for this target group.

ISBN: 9781303706301Subjects--Topical Terms:

1020710
Textile Technology.

Exploration of plus-size female teens' apparel fit and sizing in the United States.
LDR:03394nam a2200349 4500 001 1965279
005 20141020104925.5
008 150210s2013 ||||||||||||||||| ||eng d
020 $a 9781303706301
035 $a (MiAaPQ)AAI3610698
035 $a AAI3610698
040 $a MiAaPQ $c MiAaPQ
100 1 $a Romeo, Laurel D. $3 2101916
245 1 0 $a Exploration of plus-size female teens' apparel fit and sizing in the United States.
300 $a 224 p.
500 $a Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 75-05(E), Section: B.
500 $a Adviser: Young-A Lee.
502 $a Thesis (Ph.D.)--Iowa State University, 2013.
520 $a The purpose of this study was to investigate apparel issues experienced by plus-size female teens aged 12-17 in the context of the functional, expressive, and aesthetic (FEA) consumer needs model. The specific objectives were to: (1) Examine whether current American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) sizing categories meet the measurement needs of participants; (2) identify specific areas of the body where these individuals were not satisfied with the fit of their current ready-to-wear apparel; and (3) explore the current U.S. ready-to-wear apparel FEA needs for this target group.
520 $a Mixed-methods approach was used for this study with 30 female teens, representing six separate ethnic backgrounds, with body mass indexes in the overweight or obese categories. Data collection included 3D body scans to capture anthropometric body measurements and shape at 37 key apparel fit locations and interviews to obtain demographic information and in-depth responses from participants and family members.
520 $a Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed, compared, and combined to corroborate findings. ASTM standardized sizes were compared to both individual and group averaged body measurements at 37 key locations to identify where differences existed. Body measurements, shape, and apparel size were examined, in combination with interviews, to determine participant's satisfaction with fit and the FEA attributes of their apparel. Participant characteristics were cross-tabulated with interview themes and subthemes using content analysis approach.
520 $a Findings revealed functional apparel fit needs with this group have not been addressed by the current ASTM standardized sizes. Additionally, their expressive and aesthetic desires have not been satisfied by the apparel available to them. Previously unidentified issues were uncovered: Use of maternity and male apparel for adequate ease, apparel purchased at resale stores or borrowed for better fit, and, plus-size teen's definition of apparel comfort. Participants also gave advice to industry to target this niche market.
520 $a The implications of this study include a need for a large scale study to update the anthropometric data of the U.S. teen population, size and style modification of apparel brands to capture the plus-size teen market, design curriculums that address the needs of niche markets, and continuous research with plus-size teen apparel needs.
590 $a School code: 0097.
650 4 $a Textile Technology. $3 1020710
650 4 $a Design and Decorative Arts. $3 1024640
650 4 $a Business Administration, Marketing. $3 1017573
650 4 $a Women's Studies. $3 1017481
690 $a 0994
690 $a 0389
690 $a 0338
690 $a 0453
710 2 $a Iowa State University. $b Apparel, Educational Studies and Hospitality Management. $3 1020728
773 0 $t Dissertation Abstracts International $g 75-05B(E).
790 $a 0097
791 $a Ph.D.
792 $a 2013
793 $a English
856 4 0 $u http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=3610698