Essays about: "Consumerism and consumption"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 59 essays containing the words Consumerism and consumption.

1. 1. Stitching Sustainability: Exploring the Dynamics of Slow Fashion: A qualitative content analysis of how two Swedish fashion companies operate in practice in relation to a slow fashion framework

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Olivia Malvebo; [2023-10-25]
   Keywords : Slow fashion; fashion industry; supply chain; globalization; gap; consumerism; green critiques of development; Filippa K; Nudie Jeans;

   Abstract : Collective research indicates that the global fashion industry faces extensive challenges within the objective of a just and sustainable development and clarifies the need for slow production and consumption. Slow fashion is both a movement and a theoretical concept aiming to do this, where slow is not time- but quality-based. READ MORE

3. 2. The Devil Wears (New) Prada

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Hanna Björkman; Elsa Spenninge; [2023]
   Keywords : identity projects; self-presentation; luxury fashion rental; Consumer Culture Theory; access-based consumption; luxury fashion; Impression Management; Social Distinction; the extended self; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : In contemporary society, it is emphasised that ownership of clothing plays a crucial role in construction- and presentation of personal identities. With the rise of sustainable consumerism and the sharing economy, access-based consumption has emerged as a notable trend, offering individuals temporary access to non-exclusively owned clothing. READ MORE

4. 3. "The Limits of Nudging": A Case Study on Nudge-based Interventions in E-commerce Sustainability

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Athulya Purushothaman; [2023]
   Keywords : Pro-Environmental Behavior; Nudge; E-Commerce; Digitization; Digital Nudges; Consumer Behavior; Digital Marketing; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Modern consumerism and overconsumption in e-commerce have profound ecological ramifications, necessitating the adoption of pro-environmental behavior. Imagine a world where sustainable choices are seamlessly integrated into our online shopping experience. READ MORE

5. 4. The Evolution of Technology and its Effect on Consumption : How has the evolution of technology and media affected consumption within the fashion industry?

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

   Author : Isabelle Örnbratt; Erica Stenström; [2023]
   Keywords : Consumer behavior; consumption; technology; media; marketing; source credibility theory; dual-process theory;

   Abstract : Date:   2023-05-31 Level:   Bachelor Thesis in Business Administration, 15 cr Institution:  School of Business, Society and Engineering, Mälardalen University Authors:  Erica Kim Stenström   Isabelle Örnbratt                            (96/11/06)    (01/03/31) Title:   The Evolution of Technology and its Effect on Consumption Supervisor:  Edward Gillmore Keywords:  Consumer behavior, consumption, technology, media, marketing, source credibility theory, dual-process theory Research Question: How has the evolution of technology and media affected consumption within the fashion industry? Purpose: Due to the great shift in both online and physical consumption, the purpose of this research is to provide significant insights to already existing scientific literature on how the development of technology and media has affected consumers’ purchasing behavior. Method: A qualitative research paper with two semi-structured interviews and a random sample survey containing eleven open-ended questions. READ MORE

6. 5. Shaping Tomorrow’s Sustainability: Unraveling Gen Z’s Decision-Making Journey for Sustainable Consumption

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Alexandra Coughlin; Elena Dorner; [2023]
   Keywords : Generation Z; sustainable decision-making; sustainable consumption; sustainable marketing; green intention-behavior gap;

   Abstract : The largest generation on earth, Generation Z, holds substantial market power. They were born onto a planet that is overheating, in a society characterized by high growth and technological advancements at an accelerated speed, and are inheriting substantial sustainability, socio-economic, and climate change challenges. READ MORE