Social and Psychological Aspects

Effects of Stress on Dressing and Eating Behaviors of Chinese Female Students

Authors: Grace Douglas (Ball State University) , Diana Saiki (Ball State University) , Mickala Ritter (Ball State University) , Jay Kandiah (Ball State University)

Abstract

Research in humans has demonstrated that stress causes physical, emotional, interpersonal, and/or psychological changes (O'Connor et al., 2008). In the US, there is supporting evidence that stress stimulates changes in dressing habits and food choices (e.g., The American Institute of Stress, 2008; Habhab, Sheldon, & Loeb, 2009; Kandiah & Saiki, 2010) however, limited research has investigated other ethnicities. The purpose of this research is to examine how perceived stress influences dressing and eating behaviors of Chinese female students.

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How to Cite: Douglas, G. , Saiki, D. , Ritter, M. & Kandiah, J. (2015) “Effects of Stress on Dressing and Eating Behaviors of Chinese Female Students”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 72(1).