ABSTRACT
This study examined the body
measurements of female undergraduates for classification into body shapes using
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike as case study. The study
involved the use of survey and experimental method. Some body parts were used
for the classification namely, bust, waist, hip, stomach and shoulder. The
population for the study was one thousand two hundred (1200) female
undergraduates resident in the hostel. One hundred and twenty questionnaires
were administered to the female students by simple random method. One hundred
and twenty questionnaires were returned. Frequencies, percentages, mean and
standard deviation were used in analyzing the data. Results from the data
revealed that the highest age range of the female undergraduates at MOUAU (21-
25years). Result from the study also revealed that the most predominant body
shape is Hourglass glass or "8" frame which was indicated by the
respondents 20.8%. Results also revealed that lesser percentage (4.2%) of the
female undergraduate possessed oval or apple frame Based on this study, it was
recommended that female undergraduates should know their measurements and body
shapes, it will enable them select adequate clothing.
OKORIENTA, R (2021). Body Measurements Of Female Undergraduates For Classification Into Body Shapes At Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudikie. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Dec 22, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/body-measurements-of-female-undergraduates-for-classification-into-body-shapes-at-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudikie-7-2
R, OKORIENTA. "Body Measurements Of Female Undergraduates For Classification Into Body Shapes At Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudikie" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 13 Jul. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/body-measurements-of-female-undergraduates-for-classification-into-body-shapes-at-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudikie-7-2. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
R, OKORIENTA. "Body Measurements Of Female Undergraduates For Classification Into Body Shapes At Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudikie". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 13 Jul. 2021. Web. 22 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/body-measurements-of-female-undergraduates-for-classification-into-body-shapes-at-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudikie-7-2 >.
R, OKORIENTA. "Body Measurements Of Female Undergraduates For Classification Into Body Shapes At Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudikie" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 22 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/body-measurements-of-female-undergraduates-for-classification-into-body-shapes-at-michael-okpara-university-of-agriculture-umudikie-7-2