Effects of Appearance Management Behaviors on Career Decision Level in Female College Students

Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine the effects of appearance management behaviors on career decision level among female college students. Based on previous studies on appearance management behaviors and career decision level, the items for a questionnaire were developed. For the study, we conducted a questionnaire survey among 292 students from women's university in Seoul. Factor analysis, correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis were performed using SPSS statistics 23. Results of this study are as follows. First, the factor structure of appearance management behavior had three factors: 'fashion & hair,' 'skin & plastic surgery,' and 'body shape.' The reliability and validity of the factor structure were proved. Second, a significant correlation was found between sub-factors in appearance management behaviors. Career decision level showed a significant correlation only with body management factor. Third, the appearance management behavior of female college students was found to have a partially significant effect on career decision level. For higher grade students, fashion & hair factor and body shape factor had positive effects on career decision level. For lower grade students, body shape factor had a positive effect on career decision level while skin & plastic surgery factor had a negative effect on career decision level. Therefore, to increase career decision level, managing appearance through keeping fit body shape is crucial. This study also suggests that as one elevates to a higher grade, the importance of management and keeping interest toward fashion is important.

Understanding Body Image and Appearance Management Behaviors Among Adult Women in South Korea Within a Sociocultural Context: A Review

“…Four English and nine Korean language studies underline social factors that may influence body image in South Korea (Elfving-Hwang, 2016; Kim, 2014a, 2014b, 2016; Kim & Chung, 2016; Kim & Hwang, 2008; Kim, Lee, & Koh, 2010; Lee & Koh, 2006; Lee & Ku, 2006; Park & Cho, 2014; Park & Chung, 2012; Ryu et al, 2003; Shin et al, 2017).…”

“…Other sociocultural themes found to be relevant to body image in South Korea include those related to social achievement and one’s social group such as appearance evaluation apprehension, values of conformity, and filial piety (Elfving-Hwang, 2016; Jung & Hwang, 2016; Kim, 2014b, 2016; Lee & Ku, 2006; Park & Chung, 2012; Ryu et al, 2003; Shin et al, 2017). As Holliday and Elfving-Hwang (2012) suggested, body management allows one to more aptly succeed in work and marriage given that physiognomy is embraced in South Korea.…”

“…Correspondingly, two Korean language studies also suggest the relevance of body image in regard to positive societal advantages. In particular, Kim (2016) examined the association between career confidence and appearance management behaviors (i.e., dieting, weight control) in a sample of South Korean undergraduate women. The author found that appearance management behaviors were positively correlated with career confidence, suggesting that a more positive appearance may be advantageous in the South Korean vocational world.…”

Body Image and Acceptance of Plastic Surgery Among College Students in South Korea

“…As individuals move forward in their chosen majors and strive for competitive career-related experiences (e.g., jobs and internships) during college, college is a time period that helps facilitate FP goals of improving and establishing the self and family in society along with appearance management behaviors. Indeed, studies have found that South Korean college students engaging in appearance management methods such as plastic surgery feel more efficacious in their job searches and confident in their career field (Kim, 2016; Kim & Kim, 2017). Therefore, associations between body image, acceptance of plastic surgery, FNE, and FP may be more salient for South Korean college students in general but also differ in their prominence across students depending on what college they go to as unique characteristics of a particular college (e.g., level of prestige) can create different atmospheres of competition.…”

The Emotional Intelligence and Organizational Commitment of Clinical Nurses according to Their Coaching Types

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