Hi myfrockrockers- here's another set of questions that I hope you can help me with answers to. You don't have to answer them all, just those which you want to and which perhaps resonate with you.
These questions are about how you link your choice of clothes with the
person who you are, or your projected
identity.
1)
Can you describe your thoughts as put together
an outfit to
a)
go to work
b)
go on a date
c)
go shopping
d)
go to the gym or exercise
2)
Is there a time when you think an outfit has
contributed positively to a social experience?
3)
Has there ever been a time when you have changed
your choices of clothing for certain social occasions?
4)
In what ways do you think social groups
influence clothing choices?
a)
Have you experienced that yourself?
5)
Do you have an example where you have chosen an outfit
to represent your social status?
6)
Do you choose clothes that demonstrate your
income? In what ways?
7)
Have you had an experience where your clothing
choices acted to unify or separate you from your social groups?
8)
Do you think it is important to dress to show
your ethnic background?
9)
If you were to wear a traditional garment that
wasn’t from your ethnic background, would you be uncomfortable?
10)
If traditionally clothing helped to identify
various ethnic groups and tribes, what does it represent in today’s society?
11)
Is there someone you consider a style muse,
someone whose style you try to emulate?
a)
If so what is it about the person’s style that
appeals to you?
b)
Is this someone you aspire to be?
12)
Do you think television weight loss and makeover
shows influence your opinions of your self-image?
a)
If so, in what ways?
b)
Can you give me an example of something
positive?
c)
Do you have an experience where watching a show
about image has been negative for you?
d)
If so, could you describe that experience?
13)
What extent are you prepared to change your
physical image in order to match it to your view of yourself?
14)
Have you had an experience where you have felt
strongly influenced by other people’s opinions of your image?
Thanks for all the great answers so far, everyone...they have been insightful and really very useful. PLease let me know if you want answer any of these directly through e-amil, that would be great. Also if you have any other questions.
On the home stretch now! Thank you...
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