Factors Associated With Clothing Care Practices of Adolescents Enrolled in 4-H Programs

Authors

Joyce A. Smith, The Ohio State UniversityFollow
Kathryn J. Cox, The Ohio State University
Norma A. Pitts, The Ohio State University
Hak P. Tam, University of Maryland

Volume

35

Issue

5

Abstract

The study examined clothing care practices of 158 youth ages 13-to-19 in Ohio 4-H programs. The mail survey addressed teen clothing care and repair practices for own and family clothing and disposition of garments not repaired. Findings suggest teens who do not develop necessary skills for clothing maintenance are likely to discard apparel needing repair resulting in a potentially negative economic and environmental impact for the individual as an adult and society as a whole. As one of the few youth programs that develop clothing care skills, 4-H should support and strengthen programs in this area.

Recommended Citation

Smith, J. A., Cox, K. J., Pitts, N. A., & Tam, H. P. (1997). Factors Associated With Clothing Care Practices of Adolescents Enrolled in 4-H Programs. The Journal of Extension, 35(5), Article 9. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol35/iss5/9