Unraveling the closet: Exploring reflective decluttering and its implications for long-term sufficient clothing consumption

IF 3.7 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Cleaner and Responsible Consumption Pub Date : 2024-10-05 DOI:10.1016/j.clrc.2024.100230
Samira Iran , Cosette Joyner Martinez , Lisa Sophie Walsleben
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The growing trend of decluttering has spurred many consumers to streamline their wardrobes by removing excess garments. However, garment decluttering has not received much attention in the academic research. This study employs a mixed methods approach to explore how reflective garment decluttering can be related to sufficient clothing consumption by investigating 1) consumers’ motivations to declutter and the methods used, 2) the influence of reflective decluttering on consumers' perceptions of their clothing items and consumption habits, and 3) the impact of reflective decluttering on long-term clothing acquisition and strategies for maintaining sufficient clothing consumption. Qualitative analysis reveals that motivations for decluttering include reducing garment over-ownership, creating space, and finding emotional relief. Participants gained insights into the value of their garments, their reasons for possession, and their consumption habits, helping them establish future consumption goals. Quantitative findings from a longitudinal survey add to the qualitative insights by showing that reflective decluttering was associated with reduced clothing acquisition, although a slight rebound occurred after six months. The qualitative findings also reveal strategies including conscious shopping and extending garment life cycles that reduce consumption levels and promote sufficiency-oriented practices over time.
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打开衣橱:探索反思性整理及其对长期充足衣物消费的影响
日益增长的衣物整理趋势促使许多消费者通过去除多余衣物来精简衣橱。然而,服装整理在学术研究中并没有得到太多关注。本研究采用混合方法,通过调查:1)消费者整理衣物的动机和使用的方法;2)整理衣物对消费者对衣物的看法和消费习惯的影响;3)整理衣物对长期购置衣物的影响以及保持足够衣物消费的策略,来探讨反思性衣物整理如何与足够的衣物消费相关联。定性分析显示,整理的动机包括减少衣物的过度拥有、创造空间和寻找情感慰藉。参与者对其衣物的价值、拥有衣物的原因以及消费习惯有了深入的了解,这有助于他们确立未来的消费目标。纵向调查的定量研究结果补充了定性研究结果,表明反思性整理与衣物购买量减少有关,尽管六个月后略有反弹。定性研究结果还揭示了一些策略,包括有意识地购物和延长服装的生命周期,这些策略可以降低消费水平,并促进长期的以充足为导向的做法。
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Cleaner and Responsible Consumption
Cleaner and Responsible Consumption Social Sciences-Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
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审稿时长
99 days
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