Consumer Influence on the Circular Economy: How understanding consumer behavior can help “close the loop” in the fashion textile industry
(2022) EKHS34 20251Department of Economic History
- Abstract
- The transition towards a circular economy is an imperative function in the pursuit towards a more sustainable fashion textile industry. Through this transition, consumer cooperation and engagement are necessary points in guiding society towards more responsible shopping behaviors. This study extends the understanding of consumer behavior as it pertains to the purchasing, use, and disposal habits of young adults in the Skane, the southern region of Sweden. The research employs the use of psychological theories to unveil the relationships among the reported behaviors and observed variables that act as either drivers or obstacles to implementing circular business models in the fashion textile industry. Qualitative data was gathered through... (More)
- The transition towards a circular economy is an imperative function in the pursuit towards a more sustainable fashion textile industry. Through this transition, consumer cooperation and engagement are necessary points in guiding society towards more responsible shopping behaviors. This study extends the understanding of consumer behavior as it pertains to the purchasing, use, and disposal habits of young adults in the Skane, the southern region of Sweden. The research employs the use of psychological theories to unveil the relationships among the reported behaviors and observed variables that act as either drivers or obstacles to implementing circular business models in the fashion textile industry. Qualitative data was gathered through in-depth interviews with selected research participants. The findings demonstrate that young adults show a desire to engage in sustainable and circular shopping practices but lack the necessary knowledge. Key drivers in influencing consumer shopping behavior are cultural influences, shopping intention, attitudes towards environmentalism, and ascription of responsibility, and perceived time and effort. (Less)
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- author
- Yousuf, Bontu Mohamed LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- EKHS34 20251
- year
- 2022
- type
- H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
- subject
- keywords
- Circular Economy, textiles industry, consumer behavior, fashion
- language
- English
- additional info
- Examiner is Anna Tegunimataka, PhD.
- id
- 9213922
- date added to LUP
- 2025-10-27 08:29:06
- date last changed
- 2025-10-27 08:29:06
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abstract = {{The transition towards a circular economy is an imperative function in the pursuit towards a more sustainable fashion textile industry. Through this transition, consumer cooperation and engagement are necessary points in guiding society towards more responsible shopping behaviors. This study extends the understanding of consumer behavior as it pertains to the purchasing, use, and disposal habits of young adults in the Skane, the southern region of Sweden. The research employs the use of psychological theories to unveil the relationships among the reported behaviors and observed variables that act as either drivers or obstacles to implementing circular business models in the fashion textile industry. Qualitative data was gathered through in-depth interviews with selected research participants. The findings demonstrate that young adults show a desire to engage in sustainable and circular shopping practices but lack the necessary knowledge. Key drivers in influencing consumer shopping behavior are cultural influences, shopping intention, attitudes towards environmentalism, and ascription of responsibility, and perceived time and effort.}},
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note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{Consumer Influence on the Circular Economy: How understanding consumer behavior can help “close the loop” in the fashion textile industry}},
year = {{2022}},
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