Classification of Lower-Body Shape of Middle-Aged Obese Women

Abstract

This study aims to provide basic data for the development of lower garment patterns for clothes designed to fit middle-aged obese women. Data on 264 obese middle-aged women (aged 40 to 64) from the 8th Korean Size Survey of 33 lower body measurements were used as research data. As a result of a factor analysis, five factors were derived: lower body circumference and volume, lower body height and leg length, waist volume, hip length, and calf and ankle circumference. As a result of a type analysis based on the results of the factor analysis, the lower body types of middle-aged obese women were classified into three categories, and the characteristics of each type are as follows. Type 1 (41.3%) had the smallest stature and weight, BMI, lower body circumference and volume, lower body height, and leg length, and was relatively small compared to other obesity groups. Type 2 (14%) had the most obese body type overall and the largest circumference, depth, width, lower body circumference, and volume of the waist and hips. Type 3 (44.7%) had the longest leg length and lower body height including stature and hip length. Based on this study, it is considered necessary to conduct follow-up research to develop a prototype of a suitable lower garment pattern, considering the physical characteristics of the lower body of middle-aged obese women.

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