Pamela S Norum
Biographic Data
| ID | 4085750 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Pamela S Norum |
| GIVEN NAMES | Pamela S |
| FAMILY NAME | Norum |
| SIGNATURE | NORUM P S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Missouri |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5194-8673 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1998 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Trash, Charity, and Secondhand Stores
The purpose of this research was to analyze the relationship between socioeconomic and demographic characteristics and reasons for disposal using trash, charity, and (nonprofit) secondhand stores as clothing disposal methods. An online survey was used to collect data for the study in July 2012 from a panel of U.S. consumers (N = 423). Logistic regression equations were estimated. The results indicated that respondents who were aged 55 and over, w…
Examination of Apparel Maintenance Skills and Practices
One way to achieve greater sustainability in clothing consumption is through clothing repair and changes in laundry practices. The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of consumer characteristics, including sewing skills, on clothing maintenance activities among a sample of U.S. households. Household production theory provided the underlying theoretical framework. Ordinary least squares regressions for five different maintenance skil…
The Effect of Premium Cotton on the Pricing of Textile Products
The development of genetically modified cotton seeds that produce cotton with a variety of enhanced characteristics has increased the need for a greater understanding of factors underlying the marketing of premium cottons. The purpose of this study is to determine what price difference, if any, exists between sheets made from conventional cotton and premium cotton. A hedonic framework provided the theoretical basis for the empirical analysis. Inf…
Student Internet Purchases
Since the onset of the Internet shopping format, e‐commerce sales have soared, and Generation Y consumers, the first generation to grow up with the Internet, have turned into young adults. As part of Generation Y, college students represent a lucrative market for businesses selling a wide array of goods and services, and they are extremely computer savvy. The purpose of this study was to empirically analyze online buying behavior among college st…
Examination of Generational Differences in Household Apparel Expenditures
In light of the impact baby boomers continue to have on the American culture and marketplace, the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between household apparel expenditures and age groups defined by generations while controlling for other household characteristics. Generations used in this study were the GI generation (1901 to 1932), the silent generation (1933 to 1945), the baby boom generation (1946 to 1964), Generation X (196…
The Effect of Uniforms on Nonuniform Apparel Expenditures
The uniform industry has grown steadily the past 20 years with increased attention from employers trying to create a professional image among workers as well as school administrators considering uniforms to curtail school violence. Although an important part of human dressfor centuries, uniforms have received little attentionfrom researchers of the clothing market. This study examines the impact of uniform purchases on household expenditures for …
Trash, Charity, and Secondhand Stores
The purpose of this research was to analyze the relationship between socioeconomic and demographic characteristics and reasons for disposal using trash, charity, and (nonprofit) secondhand stores as clothing disposal methods. An online survey was used to collect data for the study in July 2012 from a panel of U.S. consumers (N = 423). Logistic regression equations were estimated. The results indicated that respondents who were aged 55 and over, w…
Examination of Generational Differences in Household Apparel Expenditures
In light of the impact baby boomers continue to have on the American culture and marketplace, the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between household apparel expenditures and age groups defined by generations while controlling for other household characteristics. Generations used in this study were the GI generation (1901 to 1932), the silent generation (1933 to 1945), the baby boom generation (1946 to 1964), Generation X (196…
Examination of Apparel Maintenance Skills and Practices
One way to achieve greater sustainability in clothing consumption is through clothing repair and changes in laundry practices. The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of consumer characteristics, including sewing skills, on clothing maintenance activities among a sample of U.S. households. Household production theory provided the underlying theoretical framework. Ordinary least squares regressions for five different maintenance skil…
The Effect of Uniforms on Nonuniform Apparel Expenditures
The uniform industry has grown steadily the past 20 years with increased attention from employers trying to create a professional image among workers as well as school administrators considering uniforms to curtail school violence. Although an important part of human dressfor centuries, uniforms have received little attentionfrom researchers of the clothing market. This study examines the impact of uniform purchases on household expenditures for …
Examination of Generational Differences in Household Apparel Expenditures
In light of the impact baby boomers continue to have on the American culture and marketplace, the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between household apparel expenditures and age groups defined by generations while controlling for other household characteristics. Generations used in this study were the GI generation (1901 to 1932), the silent generation (1933 to 1945), the baby boom generation (1946 to 1964), Generation X (196…
Student Internet Purchases
Since the onset of the Internet shopping format, e‐commerce sales have soared, and Generation Y consumers, the first generation to grow up with the Internet, have turned into young adults. As part of Generation Y, college students represent a lucrative market for businesses selling a wide array of goods and services, and they are extremely computer savvy. The purpose of this study was to empirically analyze online buying behavior among college st…
The Effect of Premium Cotton on the Pricing of Textile Products
The development of genetically modified cotton seeds that produce cotton with a variety of enhanced characteristics has increased the need for a greater understanding of factors underlying the marketing of premium cottons. The purpose of this study is to determine what price difference, if any, exists between sheets made from conventional cotton and premium cotton. A hedonic framework provided the theoretical basis for the empirical analysis. Inf…
Examination of Apparel Maintenance Skills and Practices
One way to achieve greater sustainability in clothing consumption is through clothing repair and changes in laundry practices. The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of consumer characteristics, including sewing skills, on clothing maintenance activities among a sample of U.S. households. Household production theory provided the underlying theoretical framework. Ordinary least squares regressions for five different maintenance skil…
Trash, Charity, and Secondhand Stores
The purpose of this research was to analyze the relationship between socioeconomic and demographic characteristics and reasons for disposal using trash, charity, and (nonprofit) secondhand stores as clothing disposal methods. An online survey was used to collect data for the study in July 2012 from a panel of U.S. consumers (N = 423). Logistic regression equations were estimated. The results indicated that respondents who were aged 55 and over, w…
Business (6 works) · Marketing (6 works) · Economics (5 works) · Clothing (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Advertising (2 works) · Consumer Expenditure Survey (2 works) · Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing (2 works) · Consumer Retail Behavior Studies (2 works) · Engineering (2 works)