Fashion & Textile Research Journal (한국의류산업학회지)

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A study on the Factors Influencing the Frequency of Closet Cleanup Behavior

옷장 정리 행동 빈도에 영향을 미치는 요인에 관한 연구

  • Park, Hyun-Hee (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Ku, Yang-Suk (Dept. of Clothing & Textiles, Kyungpook National University)
  • Received : 2017.07.24
  • Accepted : 2019.02.15
  • Published : 2019.02.28
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Abstract

In 2000s, the rapid growth of domestic and foreign fast fashion brands led to an increase in the frequency of shopping for consumers and a significant reduction in the average life span of fashion products. As the kinds and quantity of fashion products owned by individuals increase, the problem of rational clothing management becomes a new concern. The purpose of this study was to investigate the demographic, socio-psychological and purchase behavior factors influencing the frequency of closet cleanup behavior. A total of 278 questionnaires were analyzed. Frequency, exploratory factor analysis, reliability, t-test and regression analysis were used for data analysis using SPSS 22.0. This study results were as follows. First, the frequency of women's closet cleanup behavior was higher than that of men's closet cleanup behavior. Second, the number of brothers and sisters significantly affected the frequency of closet cleanup behavior. Third, the stronger the attachment to fashion products, the higher the frequency of closet cleanup behavior. Fourth, the lower the fashion product retention tendency, the higher the frequency of closet cleanup behavior. Fifth, the higher the frequency of purchasing fashion products, the higher the frequency of closet cleanup behavior. The results of current study provide various implications for educators and marketers who are interested in reasonable management behavior of fashion goods.

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