Raising Awareness of Responsible Consumption Through Fashion Rentals and Frugal intentions

2022 ◽  
pp. 303-326
Author(s):  
S. Vinusowndarya ◽  
A. Anuradha
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cost Factor ◽  
Purchasing Intention ◽  
Raising Awareness ◽  
Responsible Consumption ◽  
Consumption Practices ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological ◽  
Selection Of

Sustainable consumption practices help to reduce environmental impacts and fosters responsible consumers. Researchers have explored the positive drivers and negative barriers of fashion-conscious consumer (FCC) purchasing intention on fashion clothing. The study also examined the motives and outcomes of the phenomenon, such as rental landscape and frugality. Using the qualitative phenomenological method, researchers conducted 21 in-depth semi-structured interviews in India to tap into FCC's buying intention and experience. From the results of qualitative analysis, researchers identified “emotion” as a new parameter reflecting consumer passion and interpersonal relationships. Different themes emerged, such as selection of the style, attention-seeking, status value, cost factor (uncontrollable), and psychological value, which are the commonly identified motivators. Conceptual framework is developed to understand the perception towards green environment and sustainability. The implications are to improve the sustainable practices in the fashion sector through rental options and frugality.

scholarly journals Educación ambiental para el desarrollo y consumo sustentable en Chile. Una revisión bibliográfica

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Denisse Salinas-Cabrera
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Formal Curriculum ◽  
School Settings ◽  
Academic Texts ◽  
Responsible Consumption ◽  
Social Scene ◽  
Selection Of

The objective of the following article is to carry out a review of the literature in academic texts and official documents resulting from various international conferences that deal with topics related to environmental education, sustainable development and sustainable consumption. A selection of the most important milestones in the evolution of environmental education is carried out, making a tour in history since 1949 from the first Research of Unesco, to the most recent summit Rio+20 in 2012; subsequently, the article will describe the actions for environmental education that Chile is performing according to the documentation, revised and existing national legislation, in school settings (formal education) and citizenship training (non-formal education). It is stated that the task of consumer education in Chile is only partially channeled by a government agency, which provides guidelines for responsible consumption. It is concluded with this review that in Chile the environmental education for sustainable consumption and development has a formed base that progresses slowly and that, in accordance with the revised documentation, should materialize to a greater extent, in projects and programs for the benefit of the country’s natural and social scene. Thus, it would also be relevant that there is a formal curriculum addition, where emphasis is placed on mandatory contents of environmental education and, in turn, a specialization of teachers in this discipline.

Stigmatization and social ostracism of patients with psoriasis: a qualitative phenomenological study

2021 ◽  
pp. 42-50
Author(s):  
Yulia V. AGAFONOVA ◽  
Daria L. SIMONOVA
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Social Ostracism ◽  
Female Bodies ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological

Stigma is generally defined as a sign of shame or discredit, which prevents the formation of normal relationships in the patient's life and leads to discrimination. Skin diseases often lead to rejection of patients due to esthetic features and negative effect on their lives. The purpose of this study was to describe and explain the social stigma and rejection faced by patients with psoriasis. The criteria for inclusion of participants were: men and women with a by dermatologist diagnosed psoriasis; valid medical history in the Tambov Regional Dermatovenereological Clinical Dispensary; 6 months duration of the disease course; aged 14 years and older; voluntary desire to participate in the study; no history of mental disorders and acute somatic diseases. Respondents were selected using a sample with maximum variation to cover the largest possible range of viewpoints. In this sampling method, people are selected to participate in a qualitative study of their personal experience with the phenomenon being studied. In-depth semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. The present study shows that putting unfair labels on others was the experience of most participants, which led to psychological disorders or disruption of their interpersonal relationships. A sense of stigma leads to a decrease in self-esteem. Patients, as a rule, lived with fear, pain, uncertainty and hopelessness about the future, and also experienced feelings of rejection, discrimination, humiliation, prejudice, hatred and other negativity from others. The patients selected for the survey reported a pronounced sense of injustice as a result of communicating with people around them. It is obvious that stigmatization causes a violation of social interaction, suppresses the patient, causes a person to feel embittered, inferior, isolated and worthless, and also reduces his social status in the family and society. Participants in this study experienced poor family and social support. We found that there is no difference between men and women with psoriasis in terms of stigmatization and ostracism. Due to the obvious cosmetic side effects affecting both male and female bodies, psoriasis equally affects the stigmatization of both genders. We hope that the results of this study can be used to gain knowledge to solve problems, change the attitude of society, create motivation among researchers, create a good basis for qualitative research and ultimately contribute to improving the health of the population.

scholarly journals Sustainable Consumption of Food: Framing the Concept through Turkish Expert Opinions

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 3946
Author(s):  
Feyza Tekinbaş Özkaya ◽  
Mustafa Gürol Durak ◽  
Onur Doğan ◽  
Zeki Atıl Bulut ◽  
Rainer Haas
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Meat Production ◽  
World Population ◽  
Social Dimensions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Social Perspectives ◽  
Expert Opinions ◽  
Raising Awareness

The scarcity of natural resources together with the exponentially increasing world population has made the sustainable consumption of food (SCF) a crucial issue, as it has impacts on a variety of environmental, health, economic, and social dimensions. Considering the rarity of a holistic view in previous studies, this study aims to assess the current situation in sustainable food consumption and develop suggestions from all aspects, depending on the opinions of experts. In this direction, semi-structured interviews are conducted with 25 experts from Turkey to frame the concept of SCF, reveal the level of consumers’ awareness, and provide suggestions to support SCF implications. Experts have considered SCF from ecologic, social, economic, and health perspectives; ecologic aspects being the most important, followed by economic and social perspectives. Deficits on the consumer side are lack of awareness, unplanned shopping, and mistakes in post-consumption behavior. Lack of awareness about the consequences of meat production, difficulties in changing lifestyles and lack of motivation of adults were identified barriers to SCF. Finally, suggestions of the experts for achieving sustainability are mostly relevant to raising awareness on balanced nutrition and food waste, with the help of training programs and the efficient use of communication channels, such as social media.

Sustainable consumption and production of wildlife tourism in Indian tiger reserves: a critical analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahender Reddy Gavinolla ◽  
Vikrant Kaushal ◽  
Agita Livina ◽  
Sampada Kumar Swain ◽  
Hemant Kumar
Keyword(s):  
National Parks ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wildlife Tourism ◽  
Observation Methods ◽  
Tiger Reserve ◽  
Responsible Consumption ◽  
The Status

Purpose The purpose of the paper is to review the existing landscape of consumption and production in wildlife tourism and, more precisely, discuss how tiger tourism is packaged and produced as a product or commodity for the consumption of wildlife tourists. In doing so, the study explores the issues and challenges for responsible consumption and production (SCP) of wildlife tourism in the context of progress toward sustainable development goal (SDG12) responsible consumption and production. Design/methodology/approach The paper combines an analysis of existing literature and insights from the tiger reserve stakeholders. Qualitative analysis using semi-structured interviews and participant observation methods are used to derive insights. Findings This paper explores the status of SCP of wildlife tourism, particularly tiger tourism in Indian national parks. The paper then discusses the implications of SCP for various stakeholders in wildlife tourism. Originality/value This paper explores the perspective of SCP in wildlife tourism, and it provides innovative approaches that stakeholders should adopt.

scholarly journals Tornar-se Pais: Uma Compreensão Gestáltica das Diferentes Parentalidades Contemporânea

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 267-277
Author(s):  
Andressa Tavares e Silva GUALBERTO ◽  
Celana Cardoso ANDRADE
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Phenomenological Research ◽  
Single Parent ◽  
Gestalt Therapy ◽  
Individual Experience ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
New Models ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological

Family, a striking concept for society and culture, an important foundation of interpersonal relationships, shows changes and new models. The decision to have children is based on individual experience and achievement, no longer because of a need for a traditional nuclear family model. The study aimed to understand the experience of some family modalities in the decision to have and raise children. For this, the Gestalt Approach was chosen as the basis. The Gestalt-therapy look at the process, an integration that is never completed. The present research investigated three families models; single-parent, heterosexual and homosexual couple. The methodology used was phenomenological qualitative research. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with data analyzed by the Giorgi method. With the interviews, it was noticed that the arrival of the son brings uncertainties, questions, new divisions of tasks and resignations on the part of the families. We conclude that families experience similar experiences regardless of their model. Palavras-chave : Family; Parenthood; Qualitative phenomenological research; Gestalt therapy.

Topik-Topik Komunikasi Dakwah Dalam Mesej Akidah Kepada Masyarakat Orang Asli di Selangor

Sains Insani ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-21
Author(s):  
Zulkefli Aini ◽  
Abdul Ghafar Don ◽  
Ahmad Irdha Mokhtar ◽  
Nur Uswah Ahmad Fauzi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Verbal Feedback ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Orang Asli ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Beliefs And Practice ◽  
Islamic Faith ◽  
Selection Of

One of the factors that can affect a person's behavior is a communication message. In the context of the da`wah, preachers who involved actively in da`wah communication with the Orang Asli should be able to ensure that the message conveyed can be understood by the target group. In addition, the selection of the correct messages of da`wah based on the foremost priority simplify the process of sharing information between the preachers and the Orang Asli. Accordingly, this article aims to identify specific topics of Islamic faith (akidah) submitted by the Orang Asli in the process of da`wah communication and to identify verbal feedback given by the preachers to the Orang Asli of the topics. This qualitative study using case study design and data was collected through semi-structured interviews. Interviews involving nine preachers were active in da`wah activity to the Orang Asli community in Selangor. Data were analyzed thematically according to the specified objectives. The study found that the topics frequently raised by the Orang Asli is concerned about belief in Allah, belief in Malaikat, and belief in Qada' and Qadar. The topics may be found within the framework of worldview in their beliefs and practice of ancient traditions. Therefore, the preachers gave verbal feedback on these topics is based on a clear and precise sample corresponding to the level of their thinking. The emphasis on these topics is very important to strengthen and purify the faith of the community.Keywords: Communication; Message; Preacher; Indigenous community Abstrak: Elemen mesej dalam komunikasi merupakan salah satu faktor yang dapat memberi kesan terhadap perubahan tingkah laku seseorang. Dalam konteks dakwah, pendakwah yang terlibat dalam proses komunikasi dakwah dengan Orang Asli seharusnya berkebolehan memastikan kandungan mesej yang disampaikan boleh difahami oleh sasaran dakwahnya. Di samping itu, pemilihan mesej dakwah yang betul mengikut keutamaan memudahkan proses perkongsian maklumat antara pendakwah dengan Orang Asli. Sehubungan dengan itu, artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengenalpasti topik-topik tertentu dalam mesej akidah yang dikemukakan oleh masyarakat Orang Asli kepada pendakwah dan mengenalpasti maklum balas lisan yang diberikan oleh pendakwah kepada Orang Asli terhadap topik tersebut. Kajian kualitatif ini menggunakan reka bentuk kajian kes dengan pengumpulan data melalui temu bual separa struktur. Temu bual melibatkan sembilan orang pendakwah yang aktif dalam aktiviti dakwah masyarakat Orang Asli di Selangor. Data kajian dianalisis secara tematik mengikut objektif yang ditentukan. Kajian ini mendapati bahawa topik-topik yang sering dikemukan oleh Orang Asli kepada pendakwah dalam penyampaian mesej akidah ialah berkenaan tentang keimanan kepada Allah SWT, keimanan kepada malaikat, dan keimanan kepada qada’ dan qadar. Topik-topik berkenaan didapati berada dalam kerangka worldview kepercayaan dan amalan tradisi mereka. Sehubungan dengan itu, pendakwah memberikan maklum balas lisan terhadap topik-topik tersebut adalah berdasarkan keterangan yang jelas dan contoh yang tepat bersesuaian dengan tahap pemikiran mereka. Penekanan terhadap topik-topik tersebut merupakan perkara yang penting dalam rangka mengukuhkan dan memurnikan akidah masyarakat Orang Asli.Kata kunci: Komunikasi; Mesej; Pendakwah; Komuniti Orang Asli

“God, why?”: The Experience of Mothers from the Israeli Ultra-Orthodox Sector after their Child’s Disclosure of Sexual Abuse

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052110219
Author(s):  
Aiala Szyfer Lipinsky ◽  
Limor Goldner
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Initial Step ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Drawing Task ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenological Study

Studies dealing with the experiences of non-offending mothers from the general population and minority groups after their child’s disclosure of sexual abuse are scarce, and studies on mothers from the Jewish ultra-Orthodox community are non-existent. This study takes an initial step in filling this gap by exploring how the normalization of sexual abuse shapes these mothers’ experiences. A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted on a sample of 21 mothers from the ultra-Orthodox sector whose children had been sexually abused. It consisted of in-depth, semi-structured interviews of the mothers followed by a drawing task on their experience. The analysis of the interviews yielded four central themes: the role of social stigmatization and religion on the mother’s ability to share her child’s abuse; the effect of the disclosure on the mothers’ mental state and maternal competency; the mothers’ ongoing experience in the shadow of this unprocessed/unresolved trauma; and the mothers’ coping strategies, including acceptance, faith, and meaning making. The findings highlight the influence of the tension between the need to adhere to religious norms and preserve the social fabric and the need to enhance mothers’ and children’s well-being.

Corporate sustainability reporting in Japanese multinational enterprises: a threat to local legitimacy or an opportunity lost for corporate sustainability practices?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masayoshi Ike ◽  
Jerome Denis Donovan ◽  
Cheree Topple ◽  
Eryadi Kordi Masli
Keyword(s):  
Multinational Enterprises ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Sustainability Reporting ◽  
Internal Communication ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Responsible Consumption

Purpose This paper aims to investigate whether Japanese manufacturing multinational enterprises (MNEs) maintain local legitimacy in their host countries through adequate informing of local stakeholders with targeted corporate sustainability (CS) reporting. Design/methodology/approach The paper first identified specific CS activities that were considered important in four Association of Southeast Asian Nations host countries, through semi-structured interviews with 58 participants of 16 Japanese manufacturing MNEs. The degree of establishment of local legitimacy was then measured through the number of references made to these CS activities and other activities specific to the respective host countries in the CS reports of the MNEs across a five-year period. Findings The majority of MNEs in the sample were under-reporting items of specific interest to localhost country stakeholders potentially undermining the MNEs’ image. There were found to be differences on the topics published in CS reports compared to those mentioned in the interviews indicating potential issues with regard to internal communication between the subsidiary and headquarters offices. Originality/value A novel approach is taken to investigate the degree of local legitimacy established by MNEs through comparing the contents of interviews held at subsidiaries with their respective CS reports. This paper highlights the importance of considering MNE subsidiaries when addressing Target 12.6 of the Sustainable Development Goal 12: responsible consumption and production.

A Qualitative Analysis of Factors Affecting the Successful Completion of Postgraduate Studies

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 152-161
Author(s):  
Abdul Munir Ismail Et.al
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Successful Completion ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Postgraduate Studies ◽  
Research Findings

The study aims to highlight the current learning approaches used by postgraduate students to complete their postgraduate studies on time, as studies have shown many students have failed to finish their studies as planned. In particular, this study focuses on factors and methods that are perceived to be most effective by students to help them complete their studies on time.  Methodology: Thisstudy was based on a qualitative approach involving semi-structured interviews. The study sample consisted of 14 postgraduate students and one lecturers as respondents. The research instrument was based on interview questions to elicit relevant information on their demography and learning practices. Data were collected and organized into four themes and were subsequently analyzed descriptively.     Findings: The findings showed that face-to-face discussions were the most popular practice adopted by the respondents. The findings also showed several factors had significant impacts on student learning, such as interpersonal relationships between students and supervisors, commitment, financial commitment, and moral support, which needs to be taken into account in helping students to complete on time.     Significance: The research findings can inform all the stakeholders, notably students, supervisors, and administrative officers, factors that have profound impacts on postgraduate students’ efforts to graduate on time.

An investigation of the mass-market fashion design process

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prabod Dharshana Munasinghe ◽  
D.G.K. Dissanayake ◽  
Angela Druckman
Keyword(s):  
Design Process ◽  
Market Design ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Fashion Design ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mass Market ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Responsible Consumption ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The process of fashion design varies between market segments, yet these variations have not yet been properly explored. This study aims to examine the fashion design process as practised at the mass-market level, as this is the most vibrant and the largest market segment in terms of production volumes and sales. Design/methodology/approach It is observed that 15 semi-structured interviews were conducted with mass-market fashion designers. Key activities of the mass-market design process were identified and a comparative analysis was conducted with the general design process. Findings The mass-market design process is found to prioritise profits rather than aesthetic aspects, with the buyer exercising more power than the designer. This hinders creativity, which, in turn, may impede a move towards more environmentally benign designs. Originality/value The clothing industry is responsible for high environmental impacts and many of these impacts arise through decisions made in the design stage. In particular, the mass-market for clothing because of its high volume of sales and fast throughput, accounts for a great deal of the impact. However, little is understood about the design process that is practised in the mass-fashion market. This paper fills the gap by developing a framework that describes the mass-market design process. Understanding the design process will enable progress to be made towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.

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