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Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal Volume 34 Issue 4

Subject Areas: Cultural Studies;
Publisher: Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company - Wiley
ISSN: 1077-727X
SJR: 33

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Editorial Note

Workman, Jane E.

2006 Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal

doi:10.1177/1077727X06286574
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Determinants of Adolescents' Brand Sensitivity to Clothing

Beaudoin, Pierre; Lachance, Marie J.

2006 Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal

doi:10.1177/1077727X06286418

The objective of this research was to better understand the interest of adolescents in clothing brand names and to ascertain how different psychological, social, and socioeconomic variables explained variance in their brand sensitivity. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that...
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Redesigning Hospital Gowns to Enhance End Users' Satisfaction

Cho, KyeongSook

2006 Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal

doi:10.1177/1077727X06286570

The design considerations for hospital gowns were investigated through a review of previous research and interviews with licensed practical nurses and patients who had been hospitalized and wore hospital gowns during their hospitalization. Two designs of prototype hospital gowns, Prototypes A and...
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Cross‐Cultural Comparisons of Appearance Self‐Schema, Body Image, Self‐Esteem, and Dieting Behavior Between Korean and U.S. Women

Jung, Jaehee; Lee, Seung‐Hee

2006 Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal

doi:10.1177/1077727X06286419

This study conducted cross‐cultural comparisons of appearance self‐schema, body image, self‐esteem, and dieting behavior between women from Korea and the United States. Participants were 201 undergraduates from a central university in Seoul, South Korea and 205 undergraduates from a mid‐Atlantic...
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Measurement of Surface Area of 3‐D Body Scans to Assess the Effectiveness of Hats for Sun Protection

Lee, Young‐A; Ashdown, Susan P.; Slocum, Ann C.

2006 Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal

doi:10.1177/1077727X06286458

Three‐dimensional (3‐D) body scans of golfers in active positions were used to generate a simulation of UV exposure by projecting a cone from the brims of a selection of five hat styles with different brim designs onto the body from two sun angles. From these scans, researchers measured the total...
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UV Radiation Exposure to Body Sites of Golfers and Effects of Clothing

Sung, Heewon; Slocum, Ann C.

2006 Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal

doi:10.1177/1077727X06286416

This study focused on cumulative ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure to specific body sites of golfers and the effects of clothing in reducing UVR. Polysulphone film badges were used to measure personal exposure to UVB. Two experiments were conducted, in August and in October, at a midwestern...
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INDEX to FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES RESEARCH JOURNAL

2006 Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal

doi:10.1177/1077727X0603400407

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