Kanko Student Uniform Releases Survey Results: Consciousness of Health and Appearance Among Junior and Senior High School Students

Survey Overview Kanko Student Uniform, Inc. (Kanko) has published survey data on 'Consciousness of Health and Appearance Among Junior and Senior High School Students' in its monthly report 'Kanko Homeroom' Vol. 244.

Background With the arrival of early summer, many students are switching to summer uniforms. Due to climate change and considerations for student comfort and health, uniform policies have become more flexible. Given these changes, a survey was conducted among 1,414 parents of junior and senior high school students across Japan to understand their perception of their children's consciousness regarding health and appearance.

Survey Summary - '8 hours' is the most common uniform wearing time, with female high school students tending to wear them for longer periods. - About 60% of parents feel their children are conscious of their health and lifestyle habits. - Approximately 80% of students are concerned about their body shape and appearance, with the figure exceeding 90% among female high school students.

Detailed Analysis ### 1. Uniform Wearing Time '8 hours' (23.6%) was the most common response overall. For junior high school boys, '7 hours or less' was most common, while senior high school boys favored '8 hours'. Notably, more than 60% of female high school students responded with '10 hours' (26.6%), '11 hours' (17.4%), or '12 hours or more' (16.6%), highlighting that uniforms accompany them for a significant portion of their daily lives.

### 2. Consciousness of Health and Lifestyle Overall, about 60% of students are conscious of their health and lifestyle. This interest is particularly high among female high school students at 64.1%. Conversely, about 50% of junior high school boys do not care, indicating gender differences.

### 3. Consciousness of Appearance In total, 77.3% of students are concerned about their appearance. This trend is prominent among female students; more than 90% of female high school students and over 80% of female junior high school students are concerned. In contrast, 30-40% of male students replied they do not care.

Conclusion For junior and senior high school students, health and appearance are vital daily themes. As students wear uniforms daily, they remain an essential part of students' growth and daily lives.