The physically disabled South African female consumer’s problems in purchasing clothing

Klerk, Helena Maria De; Ampousah, Lucy

doi:10.1046/j.1470-6431.2002.00209.x

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“…Furthermore, Clarke (2010) asserted that wheelchair users reported that poorly fitting trousers can lead to lower self-esteem and skin infection (Clarke 2010). These problems with garment fit often lead to garment alterations among people with physical disabilities (De Klerk and Ampousah 2002). Based on these findings, this new design model shows that fit aspect is also crucial to explain the necessary comfort attributes.…”

Section: The New Design Framework For Wheelchair Users' Sportswearmentioning

confidence: 82%

Conceptual design framework as a model for wheelchair users’ sportswear comfort

Lee

Jin

2019

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The conceptual design framework has been represented as a synonymous term for the model (Choosakul et al. 2009; Visek et al. 2009; He et al. 2006; Lai 2007). Choosakul et al. (2009) explained their model as "a conceptual framework that helps to better understand motivational factors that predict commitment in sport settings". Authors have used conceptual framework to describe their strategic system as a model. Therefore, these two terms are interchangeably used. Model has been used to identify variables that influence the outcome (Au et al. 2006). In certain situations, the model can estimate and predict the outcome (Askari and Krichene 2010; Rasmussen et al. 2010; Silber et al. 2010). Choosakul et al. (2009) mentioned that model "helps to better understand motivational factors that predict" outcome in the theoretical constructs. In this respect, the development of sportswear as the functional clothing design needs to be approached in the theoretical constructs so models can be used to better understand and to identify certain demands in a given situation. For example, the demand of

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Section: The New Design Framework For Wheelchair Users' Sportswearmentioning

confidence: 82%

Conceptual design framework as a model for wheelchair users’ sportswear comfort

Lee

Jin

2019

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“…Compared with other market segments, the market for physically disabled people is relatively small it is therefore, probably not feasible for most clothing retailers to aim at the style and style feature preferences of this market. (De Klerk et al, 2002) During the interviews, dwarfs complained about the great difficulty that confronts them which is the impossibility; of shopping for their own and also not being able to buy fashionable clothes that suit their bodies. According to the male dwarfs most of the time they do face more problems with staff who are not knowledgeable in assisting them to make a suitable choice regarding the clothes in stores.…”

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Designing Casual Wear for Male Dwarfs

Madian¹

2017

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Dwarfs Clothing Design Disabled Consumers Dwarfs have to face the inconvenience of shopping for their clothes and the inability of having fashionable clothes that suit their special needs. This research is designed to admit dwarfs' clothing special needs as disabled consumers and suggest items for clothing designs that suit male dwarfs and their special needs. All that will make it possible for male dwarfs to convey acceptable, fashionable look that they can find in stores. In-depth interviews were conducted with 10 male dwarfs of the age group 30-45 years old living in Cairo, Giza and Ismailia in Egypt. The researcher considered five main themes to understand their clothing problems: design, function, social identity, self-efficacy and shopping. The design project for the research is involving designs for male dwarfs, ages 30-45. Researcher suggests 20 designs for 5 dwarfism cases (4 designs per case). The statistic analysis shows that for case 1 " Design 2" has the highest mean of 73.00, for case 2 " Design 6" has the highest mean of 71.50, for case 3 " Design 12"has the highest mean of 72.60, for case 4 " Design 13" has the highest mean of 70.90 and for case 5 " Design 19" has the highest mean of 71.40.

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“…Attention to the clothing needs of consumers with disabilities has increased as disabled consumers have increased their participation in social and occupational activities (Newton, ). Some research has been conducted on both shopping behaviors and shopping restrictions to better understand disabled individuals as consumers (de Klerk & Ampousah, ) and their special clothing needs (Kidd, ). However, efforts to understand disabled consumers are recent and not yet fully developed (Burnett, ).…”

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An Investigation of Self‐Concept, Clothing Selection Motivation, and Life Satisfaction among Disabled Consumers

Chang¹,

Yurchisin

Hodges

et al. 2013

Family & Consum Sci Res J

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This study examined the impact that aspects of self-concept (i.e., generalized self-efficacy, public selfconsciousness, 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.

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The physically disabled South African female consumer’s problems in purchasing clothing

Cited by 18 publications

References 13 publications

Conceptual design framework as a model for wheelchair users’ sportswear comfort

Conceptual design framework as a model for wheelchair users’ sportswear comfort

Designing Casual Wear for Male Dwarfs

An Investigation of Self‐Concept, Clothing Selection Motivation, and Life Satisfaction among Disabled Consumers

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