Poster Presentations - Guzman Lecture Hall
The Effect of School Uniforms on Self-Expression
Location
Guzman Lecture Hall Poster #12
Start Date
4-24-2015 10:30 AM
End Date
4-24-2015 11:30 AM
Student Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Mentor(s)
William Philips, Ph.D.
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
The debate about school uniforms bringing uniformity to schools and this threatening the students’ self-expression has been raised many times in the media. Research about the effectiveness of school uniforms had been conducted, however, most studies have been carried out to determine if uniforms help students focus on their academics, rather than study self-expression. Vopat (2010) remarks the lack of research in the area of self-expression and highlights the lack of understanding in regards to what self-expression could mean to kids, for example, elementary schools compared to high schools. The purpose of the present study will be to examine the relationship between self-expression and dress code, specifically to school uniforms. Participants (n=100) recruited from a Liberal Arts College in North California and different social network sites will be sent an email using SurveyMonkey.com containing the Value of Expression Questionnaire (Kim & Sherman, 2007). Participants will also answer 5 questions about their experience with dress codes at school, as well as some demographic questions. It is hypothesized that 1) The use of school uniforms decrease a sense of self-expression, 2) School uniforms decrease teasing against students, 3) Students belief school uniforms are beneficial to schools. Data collection for this study will take place in February/March 2015.
The Effect of School Uniforms on Self-Expression
Guzman Lecture Hall Poster #12
The debate about school uniforms bringing uniformity to schools and this threatening the students’ self-expression has been raised many times in the media. Research about the effectiveness of school uniforms had been conducted, however, most studies have been carried out to determine if uniforms help students focus on their academics, rather than study self-expression. Vopat (2010) remarks the lack of research in the area of self-expression and highlights the lack of understanding in regards to what self-expression could mean to kids, for example, elementary schools compared to high schools. The purpose of the present study will be to examine the relationship between self-expression and dress code, specifically to school uniforms. Participants (n=100) recruited from a Liberal Arts College in North California and different social network sites will be sent an email using SurveyMonkey.com containing the Value of Expression Questionnaire (Kim & Sherman, 2007). Participants will also answer 5 questions about their experience with dress codes at school, as well as some demographic questions. It is hypothesized that 1) The use of school uniforms decrease a sense of self-expression, 2) School uniforms decrease teasing against students, 3) Students belief school uniforms are beneficial to schools. Data collection for this study will take place in February/March 2015.