Cosette M Armstrong
Biographic Data
| ID | 4157726 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Cosette M Armstrong |
| GIVEN NAMES | Cosette M |
| FAMILY NAME | Armstrong |
| SIGNATURE | ARMSTRONG C M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Oklahoma State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3950-6546 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Transcending the self: The intertwining of spiritual emergence and sustainable clothing consumption
Spirituality has emerged as an important pathway to a higher level of consciousness that may shape consumption behavior, yet scant research explores its presence within everyday habits. This study explores spirituality’s intertwining with sustainable clothing consumption practice. Using narrative inquiry methodology, fourteen in-depth interviews were conducted with seven individuals who reported spiritually motivated changes in their clothing con…
Tackling fashion waste from inside the wardrobe: The influence of personal factors on sustainable clothing use practice
Fashion consumption seems predestined for disenchantment, demarcated by low utilization levels and a consumption cycle that is too short to foster emotional attachment. To be sure, what occurs after purchase when clothing is taken home for use is a carbon intensive phase of the product's lifespan that is squarely within the clothing user's control and responsibility. Decreasing the purchase of new garments has the greatest potential to reduce the…
Fashion consumption during Covid-19: Comparative analysis of changing acquisition practices across nine countries and implications for sustainability
The COVID-19 pandemic caused and still causes unprecedented disruptions in daily lives of billions of people globally. It affects practices and routines across all household consumption domains, including clothing consumption. Drawing on Social Practice Theory, this article explores and compares changes in clothing acquisition practices during COVID-19 across nine countries: the USA, the UK, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, Iran, Czech Republic, In…
Assessment of Perceived Discomfort in Older Women with and without Osteoarthritis and Young Women When Reaching for Items on Different Shelf Heights
Age-related functional decline often leads to reduced reach capabilities. This study investigated the self-perceived discomfort experienced by older women with and without osteoarthritis (OA) and young women while reaching for items on various shelf heights. A simulation of six grocery store shelf heights was created in the laboratory, and a perceived discomfort scale measured the discomfort in selecting products from different heights. A body di…
A Use-Oriented Clothing Economy? Preliminary Affirmation for Sustainable Clothing Consumption Alternatives: A Use-Oriented Clothing Economy
The purpose of this study was to understand how fashion-oriented females in two different countries evaluate three use-oriented product–service systems (PSS): clothing consultancy, renting and swapping. A mixed-method approach was utilized, including focus group interviews and a questionnaire. Both countries exhibited a higher level of interest in use-oriented PSS schemes than product-oriented offerings. Positive evaluations of use-oriented PSS i…
Barriers and Mechanisms for the Integration of Sustainability in Textile and Apparel Education: Stories from the Front Line
There is increasing pressure in higher education to integrate sustainability holistically in the curriculum, though confusion abounds as to how to go about it. Though many advocate for the greater inclusion of sustainability themes in the textile and apparel (TA) curriculum, little is known about the current state of progress toward implementation of this goal and how those on the front line, TA educators, are experiencing and navigating challeng…
Sustainable Apparel Product Development: In Search of a New Dominant Social Paradigm for the Field Using Sustainable Approaches
The apparel industry is complicit in the current ecological crisis. Since the Industrial Revolution, the industry's impact has grown unceasingly and there are now social, environmental, and economic consequences that must be addressed. Though the fashion industry has begun its move toward sustainable strategies, opportunities remain. Design and product development processes represent a key inception point for a multitude of impacts. Thus, it is i…
A Use-Oriented Clothing Economy? Preliminary Affirmation for Sustainable Clothing Consumption Alternatives: A Use-Oriented Clothing Economy
The purpose of this study was to understand how fashion-oriented females in two different countries evaluate three use-oriented product–service systems (PSS): clothing consultancy, renting and swapping. A mixed-method approach was utilized, including focus group interviews and a questionnaire. Both countries exhibited a higher level of interest in use-oriented PSS schemes than product-oriented offerings. Positive evaluations of use-oriented PSS i…
Sustainable Apparel Product Development: In Search of a New Dominant Social Paradigm for the Field Using Sustainable Approaches
The apparel industry is complicit in the current ecological crisis. Since the Industrial Revolution, the industry's impact has grown unceasingly and there are now social, environmental, and economic consequences that must be addressed. Though the fashion industry has begun its move toward sustainable strategies, opportunities remain. Design and product development processes represent a key inception point for a multitude of impacts. Thus, it is i…
Barriers and Mechanisms for the Integration of Sustainability in Textile and Apparel Education: Stories from the Front Line
There is increasing pressure in higher education to integrate sustainability holistically in the curriculum, though confusion abounds as to how to go about it. Though many advocate for the greater inclusion of sustainability themes in the textile and apparel (TA) curriculum, little is known about the current state of progress toward implementation of this goal and how those on the front line, TA educators, are experiencing and navigating challeng…
A Use-Oriented Clothing Economy? Preliminary Affirmation for Sustainable Clothing Consumption Alternatives: A Use-Oriented Clothing Economy
The purpose of this study was to understand how fashion-oriented females in two different countries evaluate three use-oriented product–service systems (PSS): clothing consultancy, renting and swapping. A mixed-method approach was utilized, including focus group interviews and a questionnaire. Both countries exhibited a higher level of interest in use-oriented PSS schemes than product-oriented offerings. Positive evaluations of use-oriented PSS i…
Fashion consumption during Covid-19: Comparative analysis of changing acquisition practices across nine countries and implications for sustainability
The COVID-19 pandemic caused and still causes unprecedented disruptions in daily lives of billions of people globally. It affects practices and routines across all household consumption domains, including clothing consumption. Drawing on Social Practice Theory, this article explores and compares changes in clothing acquisition practices during COVID-19 across nine countries: the USA, the UK, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, Iran, Czech Republic, In…
Assessment of Perceived Discomfort in Older Women with and without Osteoarthritis and Young Women When Reaching for Items on Different Shelf Heights
Age-related functional decline often leads to reduced reach capabilities. This study investigated the self-perceived discomfort experienced by older women with and without osteoarthritis (OA) and young women while reaching for items on various shelf heights. A simulation of six grocery store shelf heights was created in the laboratory, and a perceived discomfort scale measured the discomfort in selecting products from different heights. A body di…
Tackling fashion waste from inside the wardrobe: The influence of personal factors on sustainable clothing use practice
Fashion consumption seems predestined for disenchantment, demarcated by low utilization levels and a consumption cycle that is too short to foster emotional attachment. To be sure, what occurs after purchase when clothing is taken home for use is a carbon intensive phase of the product's lifespan that is squarely within the clothing user's control and responsibility. Decreasing the purchase of new garments has the greatest potential to reduce the…
Transcending the self: The intertwining of spiritual emergence and sustainable clothing consumption
Spirituality has emerged as an important pathway to a higher level of consciousness that may shape consumption behavior, yet scant research explores its presence within everyday habits. This study explores spirituality’s intertwining with sustainable clothing consumption practice. Using narrative inquiry methodology, fourteen in-depth interviews were conducted with seven individuals who reported spiritually motivated changes in their clothing con…
Clothing (6 works) · Business (4 works) · Environmental Sustainability in Business (4 works) · Sustainability (4 works) · Consumer Retail Behavior Studies (3 works) · Engineering (3 works) · Fashion and Cultural Textiles (3 works) · Marketing (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Psychology (3 works)