Socio-psychological Aspects of Clothing Flashcards
1
Q
What is the ‘self-concept’?
A
- attitude toward the ‘self’
2
Q
What are clothing messages and what are their impacts?
A
- convey positive or negative messages to people
- messages come from our own identity and self-worth
- clothes have a psychological effect on us when worn
3
Q
What does the self-concept include ideas about?
A
- height
- mass
- size
- personality
- abilities
- shortcomings
4
Q
What is self-image and how is it developed?
A
- the picture you have of yourself
- developed through socialisation from birth
5
Q
What does positive self-image entail?
A
- like yourself
- enjoy being who you are
- accept yourself
- believe that others accept you
- clothes reflect your self-image
6
Q
What does a good self-concept entail?
A
- positive self-image and self-esteem
- valuing yourself
- realistic sense of self-worth
7
Q
What is self-esteem?
A
- your own feeling of what you are worth
8
Q
What does low self-esteem entail?
A
- lack of confidence
- feeling worthless; cannot achieve, everyone is better than you
- dominance, arrogance, insensitivity
- attention attractor; “clown”, show off, attention seeking clothing
9
Q
What are the characteristics of positive individuality?
A
- creativity
- independence
- social security
- psychological security
- belief in one’s personal convictions
- strength to withstand criticism
10
Q
What does it mean to conform?
A
- making a decision to change your behaviour and values
- unconsciously adapt to a standard set by others
