The Effects of Benefits Sought on Product Attribute Evaluation and Purchase Intention for Incontinence Underwear among Senior Women Kim, DongSoo Department of Clothing Graduate School of Konkuk University This study was conducted to examine the effect...
The Effects of Benefits Sought on Product Attribute Evaluation and Purchase Intention for Incontinence Underwear among Senior Women Kim, DongSoo Department of Clothing Graduate School of Konkuk University This study was conducted to examine the effects of senior women’s perceived benefits of incontinence panties on product attribute evaluation and purchase intention. With the growing interest in health management and lifestyle convenience among older women, incontinence panties have evolved into products that require not only functional safety and absorbency but also psychological comfort, ease of activity, and wearing comfort. Accordingly, identifying how senior women’s perceived benefits influence their evaluation of product attributes, attitudes, and purchase intentions carries significant academic and practical implications. The study surveyed women aged 57 to 80 who had heard of or had experience purchasing and wearing incontinence panties. Data were collected through an offline survey conducted from September 2 to September 28, 2025, and a total of 127 responses were used for the final analysis. Using SPSS 28.0, frequency analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and reliability analysis were performed, followed by multiple regression analysis, simple regression analysis, and independent sample t-tests to examine causal relationships and mediating effects among variables. The analysis revealed that perceived benefits consisted of two factors— social/psychological benefits and functional benefits. Product attributes were categorized into four factors: design, wearing comfort, economic value, and convenience. Attitude and purchase intention each consisted of a single factor. The research findings are as follows. First, regarding the effects of perceived benefits on product attribute evaluation, social/psychological benefits had significant effects on wearing comfort and convenience but not on design and economic value. In contrast, functional benefits significantly influenced all attributes, including design, wearing comfort, economic value, and convenience. Second, in examining the effects of product attributes on attitude, convenience had a significant positive effect on attitude, whereas economic value showed a significant negative effect. Design and wearing comfort did not significantly affect attitude. Third, product attributes influencing purchase intention showed that design and convenience had significant effects, while wearing comfort and economic value did not. Fourth, attitude was found to have a significant influence on purchase intention. Fifth, in analyzing the effects of perceived benefits on attitude and purchase intention, social/psychological benefits significantly influenced attitude, while functional benefits did not. However, both factors significantly affected purchase intention. Lastly, differences by age group revealed no significant differences in social/psychological benefits, whereas functional benefits differed across age groups. Among product attributes, only wearing comfort showed age-related differences; design, economic value, and convenience did not. Attitude and purchase intention also showed no significant differences among age groups. Overall, the study confirms that not only functional satisfaction but also psychological comfort and user convenience play crucial roles in senior women’s evaluation and purchase decisions regarding incontinence panties. Furthermore, the findings highlight the need for product development and user-centered marketing strategies that reflect the characteristics of senior consumers. Future studies could yield more practical and comprehensive results by incorporating experimental research based on actual wearing experiences, comparative analyses by design or material, and group comparisons by age or health status.