Type | Journal Article - Turkish Journal of Scientific Research |
Title | Investigating the Relationship between Socio-Cultural Components and Management of Body Features among Women Residing in Sari |
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Volume | 2 |
Issue | 3 |
Publication (Day/Month/Year) | 2015 |
Page numbers | 82-86 |
URL | http://tjsrjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/paper231.pdf |
Abstract | The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between cultural capital and body management among women 18 to 60 years old, residents in Sari. It was conducted using descriptive-analytical method. Its population included women living in ordinary households in Sari. By using the Morgan Table, the sample size consisted 300 people. Cluster sampling was used as sampling method. After implementing the research tools and analyzing data using Pearson Correlation Analysis Tests, the results showed a significant positive relationship between cultural capital and body management among women 18 to 60 years old in Sari. There is also a significant positive relationship between social acceptance, lifestyle, reward, social distinctions and group delimitation with body management. The variables can explain and predict 46% of changes in body management. There was no significant relationship between societal expectations and body management. |
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