The Relationship Between Clothes And First Impressions: Benefits And Adverse Effects On The Individual
The Relationship Between Clothes And First Impressions: Benefits And Adverse Effects On The Individual
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2016
Authors
Pong, Ninette Afi
Adotey, Joana Akweley
Adotey, Joana Akweley
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International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS)
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Because light travels quicker than sound, people are seen before they are heard. That is why, even before a
person utters a word their appearance tells a much about them in terms of their competence, perceived level of intelligence, affability, self-esteem, self-confidence, success, authority and beliefs. This qualitative study aims at exploring the basis on which people form first impressions of personalities they meet based on their clothes. A total of 31 respondents were purposively selected to participate in the study. Data was collected through interviews. The results of the study indicated that people form first impressions based on their moral inclinations, economic, non-conformance to
current fashion, health, fashion changes and much more. The investigation supported findings of earlier studies that clothing and first impressions are related.
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Adotey, J. A., Obinnim, E., & Pongo, N. A. (2016). The Relationship Between Clothes And First Impressions: Benefits And Adverse Effects On The Individual. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, 3(12), 229-250.