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The projection of self versus perception of self : comparison of the meaning of clothing intended by the wearer and perceived by others

Creator:

Smith, Caroline M.

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Clothing is wrought with symbolism. Each day when outfits are selected and worn, messages are being sent and received, categorizing the wearer. The self and the many different roles that it plays in society are important factors in determining a personal appearance. We try to reflect our internal concept of...

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Masters Thesis

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. I want to thank Dr. Elaine Pedersen for some of the most thorough and entertaining histo- ry of
When More Is Less : Consumer Attitude Formation When Facing Choice Overload In Apparel E-Commerce

Creator:

Tung, Tsun-Yin

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This study proposed a theoretical model of choice overload and empirically examined the model in the context of online apparel shopping. The purpose of the study was to investigate how the number of choices and product presentation formats influenced consumers’ online apparel shopping experience as well as how the formed...

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Dissertation

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my committee members, Dr. Elaine Pedersen, Dr. Brigitte Cluver, and Dr. Chris Knowles. Elaine
Her choice : identity formation and dress among Iranian, Muslim women living in the United States

Creator:

Howell, Alexandra L.

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The Islamic faith is a growing global religion; the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life (2011) estimates that globally the Muslim population is 1.6 billion and will increase to 2.2 billion by 2030. As the population of Muslims grows the apparent misunderstandings of the faith among Western societies are...

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Dissertation

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academic life without your counsel and encouragement. My committee members, Dr. Elaine Pedersen, Dr