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Non-industrial textile production as optimal experience : applicability of the Flow Theory to clothing and textiles subject matter

Creator:

Blood, Janet

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The purpose of this research study was to test a psychological theory of motivation called the Flow Theory by Csikszentmihalyi as it relates to non-industrial textile production activities. In using the Flow Theory, researchers attempt to explain why individuals continue participation with a specific activity; namely that the activity induces...

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Dissertation

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The purpose of this research study was to test a psychological theory of motivation called the Flow
Why cosplay? Motivations behind participation and use of social media among cosplayers who maintain Facebook Artist Pages

Creator:

Kane, Laura E.

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to explore motivations behind participation in cosplay and the use of social media among cosplayers who maintain Facebook Artist Pages. Further focus was placed on investigating the role of Facebook Artist Pages in building fame. To explore such motivations, two theories were referenced: Deci...

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Dissertation

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, and Gountas et al’s (2012) Desire for Fame theory and scale, which addresses the motivation of one’s