청주지역 남자중학생의 교복 착용 및 세탁관리 실태 조사

Investigation of School Uniform Wearing and Washing Management of Middle School Boys in Cheongju: Comparison Before and After the COVID-19

Background/Objectives: Following the outbreak of COVID-19, the number of school days for students decreased, accompanied by online classes were at home, and there were many changes in students' clothing. This study investigates the actual condition of wearing school uniforms based on item and dissatisfaction factors for male middle school boys who a period of rapid growth and a pandemic, and suggests a direction for improvement. It how school uniforms are washed at home, compares the differences with the suggested care label's laundry management method, and offers a reasonable laundry management technique. Methods: This study surveyed 200 middle school boys in the Cheongju area before and after the outbreak of COVID-19, and examined how the wearing of school uniforms and laundry management at home changed. Results: The items with changes in wearing frequency before and after the COVID-19 outbreak were pants, shirt, vest uniform, and comfortable uniform. As for the dissatisfaction factors by item, “activity” was the biggest dissatisfaction factor for jacket, pants, and shirt;, “fabric” for vest;, and “design” for gym uniform and comfortable uniform. The major difference between the method of washing school uniforms at home and that suggested on the care label was whether to use a washing machine or dryer. Regarding the washing method recommended on the care label, there were no school uniform items that could be washed in a dryer, but pants, gym uniform, and comfortable uniform could be washed in a washing machine. Conclusion/Implications: In this study, the proportion of using a washing machine and dryer for all items was not small. This study is expected to identify the school uniform needs of middle school boys who experienced the COVID-19 era for more than a year and to contribute to the basic data for design, material, and pattern development for wearer-centered school uniform production.