Enclothed cognition

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Everyone has heard the phrase, “Dress for success.” Well, it turns out, that isn’t just some empty, feel-good aphorism – it’s science! Studies suggest that what we wear not only affects the way we feel, but holds massive sway over our thoughts, perceptions and performance. The long and short of it is, we subconsciously try

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What are you wearing right now? How does it make you feel? Does what you wear affect your behavior? Researchers at Northwestern University have found that the clothing we wear affects our psychological states, as well as our performance levels. Given their findings, individuals can intentionally choose to wear clothing that will induce more desirable…

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Wearing clothes sets in motion cognitive processes triggered by both the symbolic meaning of the clothes and the physical experience of wearing it. So as you wear clothing that has meaning for you, you tend to take on the characterisitcs you associate with those clothes. Check out how this works using case examples (link below)| enclothed cognition, power of clothing, clothes and cognition

Have you ever noticed how the clothes you wear can affect your mood, mindset, and even how you interact with others? Known as Enclothed Cognition, this phenomenon highlights the power of clothing in influencing our behavior, attitudes, and thoughts. In this article, Ashlee Jaine takes an in-depth look into the science of Enclothed Cognition, exploring how our clothing choices can shape our identity and self-expression.

In contrast to embodied cognition effects which are fairly direct, the researchers think enclothed cognition effects will depend on two conditions – first, the symbolic meaning of the clothing and second, the actual wearing of the clothes.

Thinking about the pillars of positive masculinity, research behind enclothed cognition proves that to be our best, we need to look our best.