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Development of “Oversized Clothing Behaviour Scale” for Gen Z College Students

Author(s) Mr. Mathesh Vairamuthu, Ms. M Devika
Country India
Abstract Oversized clothing has emerged as a prominent aesthetic among Generation Z college students; however, beyond fashion, it appears to serve important psychological functions. Many young adults report choosing oversized garments to manage body image concerns, reduce social evaluation anxiety, regulate emotions, and express identity. Despite these observations, no standardized instrument has existed to systematically assess this behaviour. The present study addresses this gap through the development and pilot validation of the Oversized Clothing Behaviour Scale (OCBS). Grounded in literature on body image, self-presentation, emotional regulation, and self-concealment, the OCBS conceptualizes oversized clothing behaviour across six domains: Body Concealment Motivation, Social Appearance Safety, Self-Concealment Expression, Emotional Relief and Comfort, Style and Identity Expression, and Behavioural Frequency and Choice. Thirty positively worded items were administered to 104 Gen Z college students (18–25 years) from colleges in Chennai and Chengalpet using a five-point Likert scale. Item analysis showed satisfactory item–total correlations (all > 0.45), and all items were retained. The scale demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = .967), and content validity established through expert review yielded a high validity index (√r = .983), indicating strong preliminary psychometric properties.
Keywords Body Image, self-presentation, oversized clothing behaviour, Gen Z students.
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-19
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71906
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