Promoting Decent Clothing Among Home Economics Students In University Of Nigeria, Nsukka

Published November 6, 2025 | Version v1

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Abstract

This study investigated the effectiveness of Home Economics education in promoting decent

clothing among female students at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. The study was

guided by 4 objectives. Descriptive survey design was used and the study collected data

from the entire population of 117 female Home Economics students at the faculty of

Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka. A structured questionnaire titled the decent

dressing questionnaire (DDQ)was used to explore students’ awareness of decent dressing,

the challenges faced in acquiring clothing, and the socio-cultural factors influencing clothing

choices. The findings reveal a high level of awareness among students regarding the

importance of decent dressing (xÉ > 2.50). The finding show that students face significant

challenges, including financial constraints, the inaccessibility of affordable and decent

clothing options, and powerful peer pressure influencing decent dressing. The study

concludes that awareness alone is insufficient to drive behavioral change. To effectively

promote decent clothing, universities and Home Economics programs must address

practical and socio-cultural forces that promote decent dressing. Recommendations include

Home Economics professional should strengthen the clothing and textile component of

Home Economics programs, Universities should organize periodic campaigns, seminars,

and workshops that emphasize the moral, cultural and professional importance of decent

dressing. University management should establish initiatives such as thrift shops, clothing

exchange platforms and fashion partnership programs that make decent and affordable

clothing accessible to students with financial challenges.

Keywords: Clothing Choices, Decent and indecent Clothing, Dress Code, moral

values.

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