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Upcycling Awareness Research Fashion Clothing Goods for Korean University Students

국내 대학생의 패션의류제품 업사이클링 인식도 조사

  • Choi, Se-Lin (Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Research Institute of Human Ecology, Chonnam National University) ;
  • Choi, Eun-Hee (Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Research Institute of Human Ecology, Chonnam National University) ;
  • Do, Wol-Hee (Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Research Institute of Human Ecology, Chonnam National University)
  • 최세린 (전남대학교 의류학과, 전남대학교 생활과학연구소) ;
  • 최은희 (전남대학교 의류학과, 전남대학교 생활과학연구소) ;
  • 도월희 (전남대학교 의류학과, 전남대학교 생활과학연구소)
  • Received : 2013.10.10
  • Accepted : 2014.01.05
  • Published : 2014.02.28
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Abstract

This study investigated the perception of upcycling for sensitive university students in regards to fashion trends. It was conducted through questionnaires delivered to male and female college students who majored in clothing related subjects from June 2012 to June 2013 in Gwangju. The contents for this research are general details, seriousness of environmental resources, awareness of upcycle, and purchasing intention for upcycling products. Most of the respondents said that recycling of resources is absolutely necessary due to the impact of environmental pollution and the consumption of resources. On the contrary, the experience of the respondents which purchased recycling products was low. The awareness of also was low, upcycling, internal upcycling brands and internal consumption groups, however, the decisions for subsequent purchases were positive. The reasons for the unsatisfactory of upcycling of products were due to quality and price. The reaction for many upcycle goods had the best question response rate in daily supplies part; subsequently, this study suggested 3 items, apparel products, fashion accessories, and daily supplies. In addition, a group which contains people who expend more for clothing had a lower awareness of upcycle and purchasing intention than other groups that contained some people who expend less. The results of the study can be used in data that recognize the necessary of upcycle education for university students, and develop educational programs. It can also encourage the purchase of upcycle products that reduce the consumption of resources.

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