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¹School of Psychology, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Marika.Tiggemann@flinders.edu.au

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Sociology
Fashion Studies

Background:

Body image is a significant aspect of psychological well-being.
Clothing choices are often influenced by personal perceptions and societal pressures.
The relationship between clothing functions and body image management remains under-explored.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between clothing selection and various body image dimensions.
To explore how body mass index (BMI), self-classified weight, and self-objectification relate to clothing functions.

Main Methods:

A questionnaire was administered to 112 female undergraduate students.
Measures included clothing functions, BMI, self-classified weight, and trait self-objectification.

Main Results:

Body mass index (BMI) and self-classified weight positively correlated with choosing clothes for camouflage.
Self-objectification showed a positive correlation with selecting clothes for fashion.
Self-objectification negatively correlated with choosing clothes for comfort.

Conclusions:

Clothing choice is a relevant, yet often overlooked, factor in how women manage their body appearance.
Understanding these links can inform psychological and sociological perspectives on body image.
Future research should further explore the nuanced relationship between apparel and self-perception.