미혼남성의 연애와 결혼 상황에 따른 여성 이미지 평가

Abstract

In this study, we investigated the image of women, depending on whether they aremarried or in a dating relationship, based on single men living in Chungcheongbuk-do. When comparing the image of women in a married situation or dating situation, forchoosing a wife, the "inner image" such as the womanly attitude, trust, consumptionpattern, life habits, personality and character, and the "social image" such as intimacy,human relations, family environment and educational background were perceivedimportant. However, when they are asked to describe a girl whom they want to date noton the premises of marriage, "external image" such as a girl's face, fashion, body, skin,and height was perceived important. Dating image and marriage image are classified asinner image, external image, and social image. When the average of each dating andmarrige factors are compared, external image was high for dating while inner and socialimage high for marriage. When the causal relationship between dating and maritalspouse's images is evaluated, the more one deems inner image important for datingpartner, the more likely he/she prefers inner beauty for marital spouse. The more oneprefers external image for dating the more he/she sees external image important formarriage. Also, who prefers social image during dating sees inner and social image both. In conclusion, whether a man is looking for marriage or just a date, the female's imageis perceived different and in particular, a female's inner and social image are consideredvery important if the male is looking for a woman on the premises of marriage.