TY - JOUR
T1 - An Investigation of Self-Concept, Clothing Selection Motivation, and Life Satisfaction among Disabled Consumers
AU - Chang, Hyo Jung
AU - Yurchisin, Jennifer L
AU - Hodges, Nancy
AU - Watchravesringkan, Kittichai
AU - Ackerman, Terry
PY - 2013/12
Y1 - 2013/12
N2 - This study examined the impact that aspects of self-concept (i.e., generalized self-efficacy, public self-consciousness, state hope, self-esteem) have on clothing selection motivation and life satisfaction among disabled consumers. A total of 318 questionnaires were completed by participants, the majority of whom had either a mobility impairment or a visual impairment. Structural equation modeling was employed to test the hypotheses. Results indicated that for disabled consumers, generalized self-efficacy, public self-consciousness, and state hope were related to self-esteem, and also self-esteem positively influenced the assurance dimension of clothing selection motivation. Additionally, a significant relationship was found between life satisfaction and the individuality dimension of clothing selection motivation. Results shed light on the social/psychological factors influencing the clothing choices of disabled consumers and address a gap in the literature by considering clothing use among disabled consumers.
AB - This study examined the impact that aspects of self-concept (i.e., generalized self-efficacy, public self-consciousness, state hope, self-esteem) have on clothing selection motivation and life satisfaction among disabled consumers. A total of 318 questionnaires were completed by participants, the majority of whom had either a mobility impairment or a visual impairment. Structural equation modeling was employed to test the hypotheses. Results indicated that for disabled consumers, generalized self-efficacy, public self-consciousness, and state hope were related to self-esteem, and also self-esteem positively influenced the assurance dimension of clothing selection motivation. Additionally, a significant relationship was found between life satisfaction and the individuality dimension of clothing selection motivation. Results shed light on the social/psychological factors influencing the clothing choices of disabled consumers and address a gap in the literature by considering clothing use among disabled consumers.
KW - Clothing selection motivation
KW - Disabled consumers
KW - Satisfaction
KW - Self-concept
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U2 - 10.1111/fcsr.12050
DO - 10.1111/fcsr.12050
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84890196497
SN - 1077-727X
VL - 42
SP - 162
EP - 176
JO - Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal
JF - Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal
IS - 2
ER -