Kittichai Watchravesringkan
Biographic Data
| ID | 3066942 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kittichai Watchravesringkan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kittichai |
| FAMILY NAME | Watchravesringkan |
| SIGNATURE | WATCHRAVESRINGKAN K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of North Carolina at Greensboro |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9116-0098 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 14 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
An index is worth a thousand words
The purpose of this study was to explore consumers' perspectives on how brands should communicate the sustainability of apparel and to integrate these perspectives into the development of an apparel sustainability index label. Prior research indicates that consumers have an interest in the sustainability of the apparel they consume, however, the apparel industry has yet to develop a universal method for communicating such information directly to …
Women and apparel entrepreneurship
Purpose – The purpose of this study was to explore strategies used by successful female entrepreneurs to manage the challenges of running a small apparel business. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative research design was used. Primary and secondary data were collected on small business in three countries: Russia, South Africa and Thailand. In-depth interviews were conducted with a total of 11 female small apparel business owners. Businesse…
Assessing Curriculum Designed to Foster Students’ Entrepreneurial Knowledge and Small Business Skills from a Global Perspective
The purpose of this paper is to report on outcomes of a 3‐year collaborative project that addresses the need for future professionals with entrepreneurial knowledge and small business skills. The multiphase project involved partnerships developed between textile and apparel faculty at four U.S. universities and faculty in similar programs at universities in Thailand, India, Russia, and South Africa. Based on primary and secondary research conduct…
Modeling Entrepreneurial Career Intentions among Undergraduates
The purpose of this study was to empirically develop a comprehensive model of undergraduate students' entrepreneurial career intention that combines both cognitive and behavioral decision‐making processes. Data were collected via a questionnaire completed by textile and apparel undergraduates at four American universities (n = 345). Based on the literature, a model of personal values—attitude—behavioral intention was developed. Structural equatio…
An Investigation of Self‐Concept, Clothing Selection Motivation, and Life Satisfaction among Disabled Consumers
This study examined the impact that aspects of self‐concept (i.e., generalized self‐efficacy, public self‐consciousness, 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 indi…
Collaborative Development of Textile and Apparel Curriculum Designed to Foster Students’ Global Competence
Textile and apparel industry professionals must be capable of dealing with cultural differences and diverse perspectives on a multinational scale. To address the challenges involved in educating students for the global industry workforce, a 3-year collaborative project was conducted through partnerships between faculty at three U.S. universities and five universities in Thailand, Australia, and Russia. The project was designed to create learning …
An Exploration of Identity Re-Creation in the Context of Internet Dating
This research explored the identity re-creation process as it occurs via the consumption of Internet dating services. Informants were interviewed about how they use their posted dating profiles to explore aspects of their own identities and about the perceived impact that online and offline feedback to these profiles have upon their identities. Informants' responses indicated that individuals can re-create their identities through the use of Inte…
Women and apparel entrepreneurship
Purpose – The purpose of this study was to explore strategies used by successful female entrepreneurs to manage the challenges of running a small apparel business. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative research design was used. Primary and secondary data were collected on small business in three countries: Russia, South Africa and Thailand. In-depth interviews were conducted with a total of 11 female small apparel business owners. Businesse…
Modeling Entrepreneurial Career Intentions among Undergraduates
The purpose of this study was to empirically develop a comprehensive model of undergraduate students' entrepreneurial career intention that combines both cognitive and behavioral decision‐making processes. Data were collected via a questionnaire completed by textile and apparel undergraduates at four American universities (n = 345). Based on the literature, a model of personal values—attitude—behavioral intention was developed. Structural equatio…
Collaborative Development of Textile and Apparel Curriculum Designed to Foster Students’ Global Competence
Textile and apparel industry professionals must be capable of dealing with cultural differences and diverse perspectives on a multinational scale. To address the challenges involved in educating students for the global industry workforce, a 3-year collaborative project was conducted through partnerships between faculty at three U.S. universities and five universities in Thailand, Australia, and Russia. The project was designed to create learning …
An Investigation of Self‐Concept, Clothing Selection Motivation, and Life Satisfaction among Disabled Consumers
This study examined the impact that aspects of self‐concept (i.e., generalized self‐efficacy, public self‐consciousness, 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 indi…
Assessing Curriculum Designed to Foster Students’ Entrepreneurial Knowledge and Small Business Skills from a Global Perspective
The purpose of this paper is to report on outcomes of a 3‐year collaborative project that addresses the need for future professionals with entrepreneurial knowledge and small business skills. The multiphase project involved partnerships developed between textile and apparel faculty at four U.S. universities and faculty in similar programs at universities in Thailand, India, Russia, and South Africa. Based on primary and secondary research conduct…
An Exploration of Identity Re-Creation in the Context of Internet Dating
This research explored the identity re-creation process as it occurs via the consumption of Internet dating services. Informants were interviewed about how they use their posted dating profiles to explore aspects of their own identities and about the perceived impact that online and offline feedback to these profiles have upon their identities. Informants' responses indicated that individuals can re-create their identities through the use of Inte…
Collaborative Development of Textile and Apparel Curriculum Designed to Foster Students’ Global Competence
Textile and apparel industry professionals must be capable of dealing with cultural differences and diverse perspectives on a multinational scale. To address the challenges involved in educating students for the global industry workforce, a 3-year collaborative project was conducted through partnerships between faculty at three U.S. universities and five universities in Thailand, Australia, and Russia. The project was designed to create learning …
Modeling Entrepreneurial Career Intentions among Undergraduates
The purpose of this study was to empirically develop a comprehensive model of undergraduate students' entrepreneurial career intention that combines both cognitive and behavioral decision‐making processes. Data were collected via a questionnaire completed by textile and apparel undergraduates at four American universities (n = 345). Based on the literature, a model of personal values—attitude—behavioral intention was developed. Structural equatio…
An Investigation of Self‐Concept, Clothing Selection Motivation, and Life Satisfaction among Disabled Consumers
This study examined the impact that aspects of self‐concept (i.e., generalized self‐efficacy, public self‐consciousness, 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 indi…
Women and apparel entrepreneurship
Purpose – The purpose of this study was to explore strategies used by successful female entrepreneurs to manage the challenges of running a small apparel business. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative research design was used. Primary and secondary data were collected on small business in three countries: Russia, South Africa and Thailand. In-depth interviews were conducted with a total of 11 female small apparel business owners. Businesse…
Assessing Curriculum Designed to Foster Students’ Entrepreneurial Knowledge and Small Business Skills from a Global Perspective
The purpose of this paper is to report on outcomes of a 3‐year collaborative project that addresses the need for future professionals with entrepreneurial knowledge and small business skills. The multiphase project involved partnerships developed between textile and apparel faculty at four U.S. universities and faculty in similar programs at universities in Thailand, India, Russia, and South Africa. Based on primary and secondary research conduct…
An index is worth a thousand words
The purpose of this study was to explore consumers' perspectives on how brands should communicate the sustainability of apparel and to integrate these perspectives into the development of an apparel sustainability index label. Prior research indicates that consumers have an interest in the sustainability of the apparel they consume, however, the apparel industry has yet to develop a universal method for communicating such information directly to …
Clothing (6 works) · Business (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Political science (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences (3 works) · Fashion and Cultural Textiles (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Curriculum (2 works)