Research Paper : A Study of Current Trends in Academic Research on Hairdressing

Kim, Sin Mi; Na, Myung Suk

Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology 2014;20(2):319-326.
Published online April 30, 2014.

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Research Paper : A Study of Current Trends in Academic Research on Hairdressing

Sin Mi Kim, Myung Suk Na

Abstract

This study has analyzed a total of 660 academic papers on hairdressing (published from 2006 to 2013) stored in the archive of Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS) by year, college, topic and research method in order to figure out the academic research trend of those who are majoring in hairdressing and analyze a direction for academic development in a hairdressing sector. According to the analysis, the number of hairdressing-related papers has gradually increased since 2006. In particular, the growth has dramatically increased since 2010, producing more than 100 papers annually. In terms of the number of hairdressing-related academic papers published by college, Seokyeong University was the highest with 109 papers (16.5%), followed by Konkuk University (62 papers, 9.3%), Hansung University and Sookmyung Women`s University (50 papers, 7.5%) and Hannam University (45 papers, 6.8%). In terms of a research topic, ``styling`` was the highest with 75 papers (11.3%), followed by ``hairdressing education``, ``scalp & hair care`` and ``hairdressing industry worker``. In terms of research method, ``questionnaire survey`` was the highest with 40.4%, followed by ``literature study``, ``experimental research`` and ``work production & development of hairdressing supplies``. For the qualitative development of hairdressing-related studies, it appears that integrated studies should be performed based on diverse analysis methods (ex: clinical trials, experimental research, review, etc.) and using a new approach inconnection with other sectors.

Key Words: Beauty analysis, Hair research method, Study type analysis, Topic of thesis