Social Psychology of Dress presents and explains the major theories and concepts that are important to understanding relationships between dress and human behavior. These concepts and theories are derived from such disciplines as sociology, psychology, anthropology, communication, and textiles and clothing. Information presented will provide summaries of empirical research, as well as examples from current events or popular culture. The book provides a broad-based and inclusive discussion of the social psychology of dress, including:
– The study of dress and how to do it– Cultural topics such as cultural patterns including technology, cultural complexity, normative order, aesthetics, hygiene, ethnicity, ritual– Societal topics such as family, economy-occupation, social organizations and sports, fraternal organizations– Individual-focused theories on deviance, personality variables, self, values, body image and social cognition– Coverage of key theories related to dress and identity provide a strong theoretical foundation for further research
Unique chapter features bring in industry application and current events. The end-of-chapter summaries, discussion questions and activities give students opportunities to study and research dress.
Teaching resources including an instructor’s guide, test bank and PowerPoint presentations with full-color versions of images from the textbook.
Social Psychology of Dress STUDIO– Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips– Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary– Download worksheets to complete chapter activities
This bundle includes Social Psychology of Dress and Social Psychology of Dress STUDIO Access Card.
PrefacePART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF DRESS1. Why Study Dress?2. Origins and Functions of Dress3. Conducting Research on DressPART TWO: PSYCHOLOGICAL/SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON DRESS4. Dress and Social Cognition5. Dress and Impression Formation6. Dress and Physical Appearance7. Dress and Body Image8. Dress and Personality9. Dress and the SelfPART THREE: SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON DRESS10. Dress and Identity11. Dress and Socialization12. Dress and Social GroupsPART FOUR: ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON DRESS13. Dress and Cultural Aesthetics14. Dress and Cultural RitualsGlossaryIndexCredits
About the Author
Sharron J. Lennon is Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at Indiana University, USA.Kim K. P. Johnson is Professor of Design and Retail Merchandising in the Department of Design, Housing, and Apparel at the University of Minnesota, USA.Nancy Rudd is Faculty Emeritus in the Department of Human Sciences at Ohio State University, USA.
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