This exploratory study examined the relationship between lifestyle entrepreneurship and life quality. The researchers defined entrepreneurs as individuals who owned operated businesses closely aligned with their personal values, interests, passions. Researchers used a systems theory perspective to examine role impact of on quality for individual business owners, families, communities. Through 12 descriptive case studies, characteristics entrepreneurs, businesses, perceived Many related...

Abstract The purpose of this paper was to explore the relationship three variables (concern with apparel industry issues, knowledge about counterfeiting and attitude towards counterfeit products) consumer willingness paying a premium for non‐counterfeit goods. intent research develop theoretically based foundation from which educators leaders can policy regarding Will concern influence behavioural more goods? We surveyed 244 undergraduate students within fashion programme at large Midwestern...

As the global environment becomes increasingly more turbulent and competitive, creativity focus when preparing current students future citizens to deal with uncertainty adapt continuous change both personally professionally. The purpose of study was understand how student creative thinking could be increased in a university classroom. Creativity exercises that can incorporated various courses were developed. formed four learning modules: (a) what is creativity, (b) recognizing identifying...

Purpose The purpose of this study is to measure undergraduate students' ethical and materialistic values, the correlation these variables with purchase counterfeit apparel products. Design/methodology/approach Students ( n= 741) were surveyed via an online method. Instrument items from Muncy‐Vitell consumer ethics scale values‐oriented materialism ascertained values materialism. Previous purchasing behavior goods was also assessed. Findings A significant relationship between found. Those...

The purpose of this study was to explore the use social networking services (SNS) by art museums and effectiveness SNS as marketing tools. Staff members responsible for from 12 in Midwestern United States were interviewed gain an in-depth understanding usage their perceptions effectiveness. We identified three distinct applications which being used: building awareness, engaging with community, networking. Based on analysis data, strategies using proposed cultivating relationships visitors....

The purpose of this study was to empirically develop a comprehensive model undergraduate students' entrepreneurial career intention that combines both cognitive and behavioral decision‐making processes. Data were collected via questionnaire completed by textile apparel undergraduates at four A merican universities ( n = 345). Based on the literature, personal values—attitude—behavioral developed. Structural equation modeling used test hypothesized relationships in model. Results revealed...

Purpose – The purpose of this study was to explore strategies used by successful female entrepreneurs manage the challenges running a small apparel business. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative research design used. Primary and secondary data were collected on business in three countries: Russia, South Africa Thailand. In-depth interviews conducted with total 11 owners. Businesses ranged from tailoring custom clothing shops, small-scale production, as well retail stores. Findings Three...

Women administrators are responsible for a broad array of difficult management tasks that affect their higher education institutions. There exist great societal expectations regarding women’s dress and appearance practices. In this study, we identify the clothing-related influences women leaders used to develop roles as university administrators. We interviewed 36 in high-level administrative leadership at Midwestern doctoral-granting land grant university. Qualitative thematic analysis...

The concept of copying or “knocking off” another designer's idea is an accepted practice in the apparel industry. Legally, designers and manufacturers have had tenuous success proving their work “original novel” as required by U.S. patent laws, copyright laws often do not apply to apparel. speed fashion change reliance on repetition ideas at various price points makes design protection difficult controversial. Historically, arguments for against measures control most frequently divided along...

University historic dress collections and museums provide unique opportunities to actively fulfill critical mission statements of the university, including possibilities for research projects, providing firsthand students view real-life objects, outreach/service public. Despite importance in fulfilling university missions, about current practices best is scarce. The purpose this study was document practices, challenges, excellence experienced by within United States. To explore topic, a...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the leadership practice scores and behaviors students before after participation in an event management course. Design/methodology/approach A mixed methods approach was utilized. Student‐Leadership Practice Inventory (S‐LPI) administered a sample 184 three semesters Students completed S‐LPI at beginning end also wrote reflections their understandings. Findings Results study showed that students' mean increased significantly for all areas...

Abstract Mood boards are used frequently in design and product development as well academic courses related to fashion design. However objectively evaluating the creativity of mood is often difficult. Therefore, purpose this investigation examine reliability a digital consensual assessment instrument measuring creativity, using expert (from domains) non-expert raters (students). Creativity measures were compared with board themes further investigate any relationships between types...

Purpose For the continued vitality and success of small businesses, it is important to gain a deeper understanding effective behaviors business owners. The main purpose this paper further relational leadership framework as used by successful owner. Design/methodology/approach Data on owner participating in study were gathered via formal informal interviews. Findings Results suggest that profit potential an organization well employee retention can be improved through embraces five key...

The benefits of conducting SoTL impact individual faculty, staff, students, as well disciplines, departments, and institutions. In spite these benefits, colleges universities, faculty members, do not consistently embrace a broader vision scholarship, including SoTL. This research explored experiences within the institutional framework one land-grant institution to further institutionalize practice. A qualitative methodology individual, semi-structured interviews was used collect data....

The purpose of this paper is to report on outcomes a 3‐year collaborative project that addresses the need for future professionals with entrepreneurial knowledge and small business skills. multiphase involved partnerships developed between textile apparel faculty at four U . S universities in similar programs T hailand, I ndia, R ussia, outh A frica. Based primary secondary research conducted businesses entrepreneurs five countries during Phase project, eight modules were created integration...

The Black Pride and Power Movements of the 1960s 1970s changed aesthetic larger African American community, promoting self-affirmation reclaiming pride. As individuals engaged in movement, they began to internalize new meanings understandings themselves, leading self-transformation collective identity that promoted specific political ideology agenda group. In this research, lived experiences women who were emerging adults (ages 18–25) during Civil Rights Movement from 1960 1974 examined,...

The purpose of this study was to understand the role creativity within apparel industry by exploring experiences and perspectives professionals. This research investigated: (1) how insiders understood (2) they utilised it in their careers. In-depth, structured interviews were used collect data. A total 28 professionals diverse positions employed various apparel-related organisations participated study. phenomenological interpretation data resulted three topical areas that allowed mapping...