Nancy Hodges
Biographic Data
| ID | 4085732 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nancy Hodges |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nancy |
| FAMILY NAME | Hodges |
| SIGNATURE | HODGES N |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of North Carolina at Greensboro |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6406-057X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 20 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 28 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 20 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Colors and Entrepreneurial Activities
Colors may enhance entrepreneurial behavior. It is well known that creativity can lead to entrepreneurial behavior, and it is argued in the psychology literature that colors can influence an individual’s creativity. In this paper, we explore the empirical relationship between colors and entrepreneurial behavior under the literature-based hypothesis that yellows and oranges enhance an individual’s creative emotions. Our findings open the door for …
Impulse self‐gifting
The purpose of this study was to explore the motivations and contexts that prompt consumers' impulse self‐gifting behaviors (ISGB). A thematic analysis of interview data collected from 20 consumers revealed that motivations for ISGB were prompted by specific contexts and that attempts to avoid ISGB through self‐control were typical among the participants. Mood states and marketing promotions also emerged as contexts prompting ISGB. Findings were …
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 …
An exploration of dress and identity among new mothers
One of the biggest challenges associated with breastfeeding is finding clothing that is conducive to this process. The purpose of this study is to examine the experiences of breastfeeding mothers relative to clothing choice. New mothers who breastfeed their infants must consider the clothing they wear during this time, especially in terms of functionality, comfort and aesthetics, while simultaneously make clothing choices that help communicate th…
Are Sponsored Blog Posts a Good Thing? Exploring the Role of Authenticity in the Fashion Blogosphere
Clothing Swaps
The purpose of this exploratory study was to discover the benefits individuals attained from participating in in‐person clothing swap parties and clothing swap Web sites. Data collection occurred through observation of five clothing swap parties, 16 in‐depth interviews with participants of swap parties, and observation of five online swap sites. The findings revealed three themes: (i) giving, (ii) receiving, and (iii) socializing. The findings su…
Identity and apparel consumption among Puerto Rican consumers
The purpose of this study was to explore the meanings that Puerto Ricans assign to the consumption of apparel products and how consumption is important to their identities. Puerto Ricans are the second-largest Hispanic/Latino subgroup in the United States. Research on Hispanics/Latinos demonstrate that the presence of this group is strengthening in all sectors of the US economy, yet little is known about their consumption practices, particularly …
A Review of the Model of Body Aesthetics
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…
Education Fever
Education fever, the national obsession with the attainment of education in Korea, has received attention from the media and researchers. However, research on Korean parents’ investment in private education for their preschool children is limited. The purpose of this study was to explore what the consumption of private education means to Korean parents, and to identify factors motivating their consumption behavior. Focus group interviews with 23 …
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…
Reinventing “Towel City, USA
The purpose of this study was to investigate how the loss of textile product manufacturing has impacted two rural towns in the southeastern U.S. In‐depth interviews were conducted with 33 residents in the two towns. Participants represented a variety of stakeholders, including local elected officials, business leaders and government representatives along with displaced workers, former textile firm executives, local community college administrator…
The Case of the Disappearing Mill Village
The purpose of this study was to examine the implications of industry dynamics for three small communities located in the southern United States. Coping with the economic and social ramifications of the loss of textile manufacturing remains a reality within many parts of the US southern states today, yet very little research has documented how local communities within this region have responded to industry change. Each of the three communities in…
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…
Buyer-Supplier Partnerships in the Global Apparel Industry
The purpose of this article is to explore US apparel industry buyers’ perceptions of and experiences with building partnerships with their Indian suppliers. A qualitative methodology was used for data collection and interpretation. In-depth interviews were conducted with twenty-three buyers in the USA engaged in sourcing apparel products from Indian suppliers. A thematic interpretation of the interview data revealed six factors participants look …
Reading Contemporary Female Body Modification as a Site of Cixous' L'ecriture Feminine
With the exception of a few women working as carnival sideshow attractions, historically, women have been an invisible part of the body modification industry. An industry that is typically seen as male-dominated, women's contributions have only recently begun to be taken seriously. This article provides a phenomenological exploration of women's experiences with contemporary tattooing and body piercing practices. Framed by Cixous’ notion of L'ecri…
Qualitative Research
Common issues related to conducting and reviewing qualitative research are examined. Questions of sample size, reliability, validity, generalizability and quality, along with the primary aim of qualitative approaches are addressed relative to the philosophical foundations and epistemological assumptions of qualitative inquiry
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 Women’s Early Career Experiences in the Textile and Apparel Industries
The experiences of female graduates of textile and apparel programs in the early stages of their industry careers were examined using two methods: (1) a questionnaire completed by textile and apparel companies, and (2) interviews with women employed in industry jobs for < 5 years. The questionnaire results revealed that the number of female employees was highest in wage/staff and midlevel positions and the number of male employees was highest in …
Qualitative Research
Common issues related to conducting and reviewing qualitative research are examined. Questions of sample size, reliability, validity, generalizability and quality, along with the primary aim of qualitative approaches are addressed relative to the philosophical foundations and epistemological assumptions of qualitative inquiry
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 …
Clothing Swaps
The purpose of this exploratory study was to discover the benefits individuals attained from participating in in‐person clothing swap parties and clothing swap Web sites. Data collection occurred through observation of five clothing swap parties, 16 in‐depth interviews with participants of swap parties, and observation of five online swap sites. The findings revealed three themes: (i) giving, (ii) receiving, and (iii) socializing. The findings su…
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…
Education Fever
Education fever, the national obsession with the attainment of education in Korea, has received attention from the media and researchers. However, research on Korean parents’ investment in private education for their preschool children is limited. The purpose of this study was to explore what the consumption of private education means to Korean parents, and to identify factors motivating their consumption behavior. Focus group interviews with 23 …
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…
Reading Contemporary Female Body Modification as a Site of Cixous' L'ecriture Feminine
With the exception of a few women working as carnival sideshow attractions, historically, women have been an invisible part of the body modification industry. An industry that is typically seen as male-dominated, women's contributions have only recently begun to be taken seriously. This article provides a phenomenological exploration of women's experiences with contemporary tattooing and body piercing practices. Framed by Cixous’ notion of L'ecri…
An Investigation of Women’s Early Career Experiences in the Textile and Apparel Industries
The experiences of female graduates of textile and apparel programs in the early stages of their industry careers were examined using two methods: (1) a questionnaire completed by textile and apparel companies, and (2) interviews with women employed in industry jobs for < 5 years. The questionnaire results revealed that the number of female employees was highest in wage/staff and midlevel positions and the number of male employees was highest in …
An Investigation of Women’s Early Career Experiences in the Textile and Apparel Industries
The experiences of female graduates of textile and apparel programs in the early stages of their industry careers were examined using two methods: (1) a questionnaire completed by textile and apparel companies, and (2) interviews with women employed in industry jobs for < 5 years. The questionnaire results revealed that the number of female employees was highest in wage/staff and midlevel positions and the number of male employees was highest in …
Buyer-Supplier Partnerships in the Global Apparel Industry
The purpose of this article is to explore US apparel industry buyers’ perceptions of and experiences with building partnerships with their Indian suppliers. A qualitative methodology was used for data collection and interpretation. In-depth interviews were conducted with twenty-three buyers in the USA engaged in sourcing apparel products from Indian suppliers. A thematic interpretation of the interview data revealed six factors participants look …
Reading Contemporary Female Body Modification as a Site of Cixous' L'ecriture Feminine
With the exception of a few women working as carnival sideshow attractions, historically, women have been an invisible part of the body modification industry. An industry that is typically seen as male-dominated, women's contributions have only recently begun to be taken seriously. This article provides a phenomenological exploration of women's experiences with contemporary tattooing and body piercing practices. Framed by Cixous’ notion of L'ecri…
Qualitative Research
Common issues related to conducting and reviewing qualitative research are examined. Questions of sample size, reliability, validity, generalizability and quality, along with the primary aim of qualitative approaches are addressed relative to the philosophical foundations and epistemological assumptions of qualitative inquiry
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 …
The Case of the Disappearing Mill Village
The purpose of this study was to examine the implications of industry dynamics for three small communities located in the southern United States. Coping with the economic and social ramifications of the loss of textile manufacturing remains a reality within many parts of the US southern states today, yet very little research has documented how local communities within this region have responded to industry change. Each of the three communities in…
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…
Reinventing “Towel City, USA
The purpose of this study was to investigate how the loss of textile product manufacturing has impacted two rural towns in the southeastern U.S. In‐depth interviews were conducted with 33 residents in the two towns. Participants represented a variety of stakeholders, including local elected officials, business leaders and government representatives along with displaced workers, former textile firm executives, local community college administrator…
Identity and apparel consumption among Puerto Rican consumers
The purpose of this study was to explore the meanings that Puerto Ricans assign to the consumption of apparel products and how consumption is important to their identities. Puerto Ricans are the second-largest Hispanic/Latino subgroup in the United States. Research on Hispanics/Latinos demonstrate that the presence of this group is strengthening in all sectors of the US economy, yet little is known about their consumption practices, particularly …
A Review of the Model of Body Aesthetics
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…
Education Fever
Education fever, the national obsession with the attainment of education in Korea, has received attention from the media and researchers. However, research on Korean parents’ investment in private education for their preschool children is limited. The purpose of this study was to explore what the consumption of private education means to Korean parents, and to identify factors motivating their consumption behavior. Focus group interviews with 23 …
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…
Are Sponsored Blog Posts a Good Thing? Exploring the Role of Authenticity in the Fashion Blogosphere
Clothing Swaps
The purpose of this exploratory study was to discover the benefits individuals attained from participating in in‐person clothing swap parties and clothing swap Web sites. Data collection occurred through observation of five clothing swap parties, 16 in‐depth interviews with participants of swap parties, and observation of five online swap sites. The findings revealed three themes: (i) giving, (ii) receiving, and (iii) socializing. The findings su…
An exploration of dress and identity among new mothers
One of the biggest challenges associated with breastfeeding is finding clothing that is conducive to this process. The purpose of this study is to examine the experiences of breastfeeding mothers relative to clothing choice. New mothers who breastfeed their infants must consider the clothing they wear during this time, especially in terms of functionality, comfort and aesthetics, while simultaneously make clothing choices that help communicate th…
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 …
Impulse self‐gifting
The purpose of this study was to explore the motivations and contexts that prompt consumers' impulse self‐gifting behaviors (ISGB). A thematic analysis of interview data collected from 20 consumers revealed that motivations for ISGB were prompted by specific contexts and that attempts to avoid ISGB through self‐control were typical among the participants. Mood states and marketing promotions also emerged as contexts prompting ISGB. Findings were …
Colors and Entrepreneurial Activities
Colors may enhance entrepreneurial behavior. It is well known that creativity can lead to entrepreneurial behavior, and it is argued in the psychology literature that colors can influence an individual’s creativity. In this paper, we explore the empirical relationship between colors and entrepreneurial behavior under the literature-based hypothesis that yellows and oranges enhance an individual’s creative emotions. Our findings open the door for …
Business (14 works) · Psychology (13 works) · Clothing (11 works) · Sociology (11 works) · Fashion and Cultural Textiles (9 works) · Political science (9 works) · Marketing (8 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Social science (6 works) · Qualitative research (5 works)