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- A study on school bags of children
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1 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, U.P., IN
1 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, U.P., IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 8, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 556-559Abstract
This study investigated the weight of school bags and the factors related to school bag carriage students in two community schools in Allahabad completed with a questionnaire. Measurements of body weight and schoolbag weight were taken and completion of a daily body discomfort chart (BDC). According to the report of the survey mostly children carried a school bag weight ranged from 1.6-9.3 kg over the 5 days. A survey carried out on children's school bags of 9 years of age by the researchers, their mean height 4 inches (3ft 9inches) and average body weight 26 kg, it was observed that sometimes children arch their backs or lean forward causing them to develop poor posture as they grow. Wrong posture while bending and lifting can result in the rupture of the disc. It was found that mostly children carried a weight of 5 kg that was more than 15 per cent of their own body weight. The reported discomfort was higher for boys than girls.Keywords
Body weight, Body discomfort
- Impact of Design Enrichment for Figure Problems of Wom
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1 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, U.P., IN
2 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, U.P.
1 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, U.P., IN
2 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, U.P.
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 8, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 763-767Abstract
The beautiful human body, is when it is in perfect hormonal health, and is also free from disease. Good taste in dress involves not only consideration of beauty but critical judgments of suitability and appropriateness. Clothes are a form of artistic expression. They create definite moods and feelings through personality of the garment. They can project such images as glamour, romance, casual, sporty, elegance and feminity. Well-fitted garments are important for women as it enhances appearance and contributes to a feeling of high self-esteem. Even into the 21st century, we have not achieved the goal of providing the same quality of fit for "everybody". Instead, we have dismissed the unique body and expect all bodies to fit into standard-sized garments. With the development of a mass customization model, the apparel industry has the opportunity of providing custom-fitted and designed garments for the individual. Most of the ready-made sector is designing garments for the perfect body shapes. There is need for specific designs of garments for women who have fat deposition in the abdominal area at the thigh, at the lower back, at the arms and also some-times they are heavy busted. These different body shapes challenge the designer to design in a way that could conceal the out of shape parts of the body and bring elegance to the dressing sense of obese women. The researchers have designed apparel, which are design specific as per the body shape of the consumer. The designing is done to conceal the deshaped body parts, and impart a good created image where all these defects are concealed.Keywords
Obesity, Fitting, Body Shapes, Plus-size Clothing- Media Influence on Dietary Practices of College Going Girls
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1 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, Allahabad (U.P.), IN
1 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, Allahabad (U.P.), IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 9, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 628-632Abstract
This study aimed to research into the effects of media exposure to slimming and fitness advertisements on body dissatisfaction, eating disorder symptomatology and weight loss behaviour and the relations between body dissatisfaction and extreme weight loss behaviour. A random sample of 250 students all of them belonging to Allahabad university completed a set of questionnaire body shape questionnaire, eat-26 and weight loss behaviour scale result indicates that fashion or beauty magazines, social comparisons, overall appearance dissatisfaction and critical body image processing are important predictors of body image and eating disturbances for adolescent girls the result highlights the need for media activism to help change the current normative body discontent of women in India.Keywords
Mass Media, Eating Disorder, Body Dissatisfaction, Weight Loss Behaviour.References
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- An Ergonomic Saree Design for Geriatric Women
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1 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, Allahabad (U.P.), IN
2 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, Allahabad (U.P.), IN
1 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, Allahabad (U.P.), IN
2 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, Allahabad (U.P.), IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 9, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 641-643Abstract
The human life span is increasing. The average in 80's was 48, in 90's increased to 59, in 2000 it was 66 and increases to 78 in 2010, bringing about a host of other related problems of care, food and clothing. Clothing is the second skin of human beings. It is an important issue throughout human life because of its protective and aesthetic functions. Clothing needs change at all ages. Due to advancement in technology the life span of human beings has been increased. Clothing needs have to be altered as per needs of the geriatric population of 70 to 85 years. Noticeable degenerative changes are visible in human body and mind during this age span. To name a few reduced mobility, stiff joints, weakness and many other diseases such as arthritis, incontinence, Alzheimer's, short term memory loss, organ failure, paralysis etc. Yet the desire to be looking and feeling normal can be resurrected with similar looking aesthetic clothing which is more functional in design and easy to wear and maintain. Saree has been redesigned for the older women having more functionality, with added comfort features.Keywords
Clothing, Geriatric, Functional.References
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- Non-Verbal Communication Physical Attractiveness and Mate Choices
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1 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, ALLAHABAD (U.P.), IN
1 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, ALLAHABAD (U.P.), IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 10, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 116-122Abstract
It is a universal phenomenon that dressing/clothing has an effect on the personality of an individual. Ones attire along with other attributes is an important component of attracting members of the opposite sex. This study is focused on what people wear and what are the other attributes which are important in mate choices among boys of college going age. A detail questionnaire consisting of about 35 attributes relating to attire, physical fitness and beauty were asked from 200 boys (n=184). Usually men exhibit, more elaborate ornamentation in mate selection displays. It has been an interesting social survey in collecting cues about why men consider so many factors in mate selection.Keywords
Non-Verbal Communication, Physical Attractiveness, Mate Choices, BMI (Body Mass Index), WHR (Waist Hip Ratio).- Relationship between Body Image and Self-Esteem among College Going Girls
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1 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, ALLAHABAD (U.P.), IN
2 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, ALLAHABAD (U.P.), IN
1 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, ALLAHABAD (U.P.), IN
2 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, ALLAHABAD (U.P.), IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 10, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 208-214Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between body image and self-esteem among college going girls using correlation design. A random sample of 250 students all of them belonging to Allahabad University completed a set of questionnaire of Rosenberg self-esteem questionnaire and body shape questionnaire result indicates that fashion or beauty magazines, social comparisons, overall appearance are important predictors of body image and self-esteem in adolescent college going girls and body image was confirmed to significantly related to self esteem which supported the hypothesis.Keywords
Body Image, Self-Esteem, Adolescence.- A Study on Fragrance, Aroma and Emotion
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1 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, Allahabad (U.P.), IN
1 Department of Home Science, University of Allahabad, Allahabad (U.P.), IN
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Asian Journal of Home Science, Vol 11, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 252-256Abstract
Inhaling a pleasant aroma can be a very pleasurable experience and pleasant fragrances can improve our mood and sense of well being. Smell can evoke strong emotional responses and when we like or dislike any smell that is completely based on emotional connections. Under the present study a review on relationship of aroma to emotional and physical health was collected and this review article covers the areas of importance of aroma, role of aroma in various areas, relationship of aroma to emotional and physical health and aromatherapy and textile.Keywords
Aromatherapy, Essential Oil, Olfaction.References
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