Depression: Relationships to Clothing and Appearance Self‐Concept

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References to relationships between depression and self‐concept can be found in the literature. So, too, research indicates a relationship between self‐concept and clothing. The purpose of this research was to demonstrate relationships between depression and clothing and appearance self‐concept. Instruments used were a mood scale, a measure of the intensity of depression, and ideal and perceived clothing and appearance self‐concept scales developed for this re search. The data were collected from two groups of women over a 28‐day time span. One group was in a counseling situation; the second group was composed of university faculty and staff. Scores on the measure of clothing and appearance self‐concept increased with level of depression. This was interpreted to mean that clothing may be used to enhance one's appearance in an attempt to boost self‐concept and mood.
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