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Creator:: Lauritsen, Chrisanne Clark
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between innovativeness in clothing and textiles and; self rating of innovativeness, adoption leadership, venturesomeness, perceived sewing competence, age, education, social status characteristics, social participation, sources of information, and continuation of learning. The sample consisted of 67 women who sew who...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: APPENDICES A. Letter of Introduction to the Study B. Questionnaire C. Telephone Conversation D. Occupational

Creator:: O'Toole, Kathy Sue
Abstract:: The study determines and compares the characteristics of innovators (defined as purchasers of wood furniture of similar line, curve, mass, function, and cost). Null hypotheses were written predicting that there would be no difference between innovation in purchase of furniture and age, creativity, social participation, socio-economic level, exposure to mass...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Creator:: Olstrom, Janet Marie
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationships among satisfaction with clothing, satisfaction with physical appearance, concern over weight, self-esteem, and participation in leisure-time activities among a sample of full-time homemakers. To test these relationships, five measures were used. Satisfaction with clothing was measured by comparing the actual...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: BIBLIOGRAPHY APPENDICES Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F Appendix G

Creator:: Altseimer-Tilson, Wendy Victoria
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was twofold. One purpose was to investigate the clothing worn by the adult members of the Wasco and Warm Springs Indians. Six periods of time were examined: Period I - 1805-1811 Period II - 1870's-1880's Period III - 1900-1905 Period IV - 1950's-192-0's Period 7...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
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Creator:: Wheeler, Judith Ann
Abstract:: This study compared two groups of home sewers in relation to their sewing practices, perceived sewing competence, sex-role concept, and selected demographic factors. A review of literature indicated an increase in home sewing that began in the 1960's with the greater availability of fabrics in a wider range of fibers,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Person, owners of S-T-R-E-T-C-H-and-Sew Fabrics, who so graciously offered the mailing list of women

Creator:: Cross, Miriam Helen
Abstract:: Factors associated with the clothing selection practices of Oregon horse show exhibitors were studied by means of a mailed questionnaire. Purposes of the study were to determine the extent to which exhibitors believe that apparel enters into a judge's evaluation of competitors, to determine the extent to which trainers provide...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
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Creator:: Richardson, Susan Ogawa
Abstract:: The study was undertaken to investigate characteristics of consumers of used clothing and the outlets in which used clothing is sold. The investigation of consumer characteristics involved demographic factors such as sex, age, educational level, employment status, family composition, income level, user of clothing purchased, use of clothing, reasons for...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: 148 Interview Recording Schedule 151 Appendix B: Store Manager Interview 152 Appendix C: Directions

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