Clothing Values Flashcards
Theoretical
A person scoring high in theoretical values may enjoy ordering and systematizing knowledge from a variety of sources
I would not like to own that dress, because its construction is very untidy.
Economical
A person scoring high on economic values might be interested in satisfying basic needs and in avoiding wastefulness in terms of time, money, and energy. For example, a person with strong economic values would probably not appreciate trendy fashions that become obsolete quickly, because such styles represent waste. Creekmore (1963) found that economic values were related to the management of clothing, that is, the purchase and maintenance of clothes in an efficient manner. Sharma (1980)found that individuals guided by economic considerations when buying clothes tended to have the following personality traits: cool, aloof, rigid, submissive, conventional, and self-sufficient. Basically, they were found to be more introverted than persons guided by such considerations as decoration or enhancement ofappearance when buying clothes.I would like to own that dress, because it is very affordable and can be worn to several occasions
Political
values refer to the desire to obtain power or to succeed, exercising influence over others, and gaining recognition. Political values do not necessarily imply a personal interest in social-political issues of the day, although politicians would be likely to score high in political values because they seek recognition and influence. In Creekmore’s (1963) study, political values were related to personal concern for the fashionability of one’s clothes and to status symbolism. Individuals who dress either in fashionable clothes or in high-status clothes are likely to call attention to themselves and to set themselves apart from others. A dress-for-success ethic appears to be an expression of political values. Sharma (1980) found that persons with high political values were less concerned with comfort, conformity, and economy in terms of clothing, but more concerned with enhancing personal appearance.I feel like it would give a distinctive quality
and would allow me to be perceived as influential.
Religious
pursuing meaningful connections for an overriding philosophy on life. Mysticism and the supernatural might be of interest to a person with highly religious values. Creekmore (1963) found religious values to be related to concern for modesty in dress, suggesting that inward searching may be disassociated from an outward display of worldliness (see Figure 9-10).
In addition to the six basic values, Creekmore ( 1963) noted that individuals may hold expwatory values, representing a desire to investigate new possibilities for the sake of variety or novelty. Such values may be connected to the dimension of interest in clothing concerned with experimentation. More research is needed to understand the characteristics of persons who pursue appearance management as a possible means for seeking novelty and diversity.
I would not feel comfortable to expose
that much skin for moral and religious reasons.
Individuality
I feel like the dress portrays my
personality. I can associate with it and it will serve as an extension of my
selfimage.
Aesthetic
I do not like the style of the dress. I do
not find it aesthetically pleasing.
Social 1
values are linked to selflessness and regard for others and have been linked to conformity in dress (Creekmore, 1963; Shanna, 1980). This finding suggests that persons who arc concerned about others may want to appear similar to those others. In a study by Lapitsky (1961), it was hypothesized that the type of social value stressed in the Allport-Vernon-Lindzc:y ( 1960) test (that is, a social value emphasizing a regard for others) is not the only type of social value influencing interest in clothing.
Social 2
A second type of social value might emphasize the need for acceptance and approval by others. This type of social value would be consistent with the dimension of clothing interest stressing the enhancement of security. Lapitsky’s (1961) study ·suggested that this second type of social
value is even more likely than the first to be related to conformity in dress.it might offend my friends as it is way
beyond what they can afford.
Comfort
I would not like to own that dress, because it is too narrow at the bottom that it restricts my movement.
