Clothing and Human Behavior: A Review
Home Economics Research JournalPublished 1 March 1984
Leslie L. Davis
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The research developments in the area of clothing and human behavior are re viewed in terms of relevant psychological and sociological theories. Implications of past research in the area are drawn and recommendations for further research are made.
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