Social Psychology of Dress

ISBN-13: 9781501313561 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 400 str.

Sharron J. Lennon; Kim K. P. Johnson; Nancy A. Rudd

Opis

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 researchUnique 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
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- Download worksheets to complete chapter activitiesPLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN 9781501330711.

Spis treści

Preface PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF DRESS 1. Why Study Dress? 2. Origins and Functions of Dress 3. Conducting Research on Dress PART TWO: PSYCHOLOGICAL/SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL PER-SPECTIVES ON DRESS 4. Dress and Social Cognition 5. Dress and Impression Formation 6. Dress and Physical Appearance 7. Dress and Body Image 8. Dress and Personality 9. Dress and the Self PART THREE: SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON DRESS 10. Dress and Identity 11. Dress and Socialization 12. Dress and Social Groups PART FOUR: ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON DRESS 13. Dress and Cultural Aesthetics 14. Dress and Cultural Rituals Glossary Index Credits