Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Del Rosario, Marianne T. |
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| Resource Title | Adaptive clothing for selected Filipino women with lower limb disabilities |
| Date Issued | 20 June 2020 |
| Abstract | In addition to the concerns of Filipinos with disabilities regarding social services, employment and negative external attitudes, it is not known whether they can easily acquire clothing that addresses their needs. Adaptive clothing has been designed to meet the individual physiological needs of people with disabilities, yet there are other unmet clothing needs (Kabel et. al., 2016) which includes psychological and social aspects. This prompts the need for clothing technologists to address these neglected concerns. This study aimed to (1) identify the physiological, psychological and social needs of Filipino women with lower limb disabilities, (2) determine specific clothing components such as materials, fit and garment features that can address these identified clothing-related needs; and, lastly, (3) propose garment designs for selected Filipino women with lower limb disabilities according to the identified needs. Three participants were selected through a purposive sampling method, and data about their clothing needs were gathered through personal and online interviews. Through the assessment of their physiological, psychological, and social needs, clothing elements were identified which became the basis for developing adaptive clothing solutions. The study found that physiological clothing-related needs of the participants involved concerns with body feature imbalance, limited mobility and sensation on the skin. Psychological needs were about improving self-image, and social needs revolved around eradicating the stigma and infantilization of PWDs. Based on these findings, fit-and-flare clothing with side closures and made with polycotton or polyrayon blended fabrics are highly recommended for clothing of Filipinas with lower limb disabilities. Further research on garment construction and satisfaction of the target consumers is recommended. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Science in Clothing Technology |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Handicap women--Philippines--Clothing; Women--Philippines--Clothing; Clothing and dress--Philippines |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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