Dressing to be your best self: Impression management with the use of clothing in the school and work settings

Date of Publication

2010

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Mary Ann Garo Santiago

Defense Panel Member

Avila Odia S. De Jesus

Abstract/Summary

This study deals with impression management through clothing in the school and work settings. A qualitative approach was used by the researchers to elicit responses from the participants. Focus group discussions, group interviews, and one-on-one interviews were conducted to 24 female respondents. 12 were from the work settings, and 12 were from the university settings. The data were analyzed by the use of qualitative method, specifically content analysis. The researchers were able to construct 12 major themes that were considered as the uses of clothing. The following are: clothing as a form of expression, creating a positive mood, enhanced confidence level, a feeling of comfort, eliciting reassurance from others to gain respect, to achieve goals, managing impressions, and looking presentable. Two major functions of clothing arose from the findings: the instrumental function and the symbolic function. The instrumental function helps manage the person's over-all being, while the symbolic function helps define image.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU15774

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

115 leaves, 29 cm.

Keywords

Self-presentation; Impression formation (Psychology); Clothing and dress—Psychological aspects

Embargo Period

4-11-2021

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