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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
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 PLEASE 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.
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