• International Journal of Costume and Fashion
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• 제4권
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• pp.47-61
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• 2004

This study analyzed the buying patterns of American and Korean female college students in terms of criteria for clothing selection； store preferences； criteria for store selection； fashion information sources； expressions of customer dissatisfaction； purchasing frequency and motivations for purchasing clothes. The study was implemented through self-administered questionnaires which were back translated for validity. The samples consisted of 730 female college students majoring in the fields related to clothing and textiles： 310 U.S. and 412 Korean students. Likert scales were used for most measures with 1＝never or very unimportant and 5＝always or very important. Data were analyzed by factor analysis, analysis of covariance, Duncans multiple comparison, and t-test. Results are as follows： 1) Design factor was the most important criteria in clothing selection with no differences between country groups. There were, however, significant differences for psychological exhibition factors, practical and economic factors. 2) Both groups preferred specialty and department stores, with department stores more popular in Korea. 3) Merchandise was the most important store selection criterion and fashion magazines and self-experience were rated as the most important information sources for the both groups. 4) Korean group expressed their dissatisfaction with and observable problem with a product before purchase more often than U.S. group, but the U.S. group was more vocal about color loss or shrinkage after care procedures. 5) Some clear differences between the two countries emerged. Marketers targeting American consumers should pay more attention to practicality and service； to Korean consumers more symbolic meaning of products.

• The International Journal of Costume Culture
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.124-135
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• 2000

This research investigated the difference in fabric preference over formal wear attire of 1999 Spring/Summer season between Korean and American female consumers. 25 Korean and 25 U.S.A. fabrics were used as fabric samples, and the respondents for the survey included 50 Koreans and 50 Americans in the 20s and 40s age groups. All six population groups showed similar dislike rankings toward the total fabrics (n=50). When the Korean fabrics and the U.S.A. fabrics were considered separately, the 20s and 40s age groups, especially between Korean 20s and Korean 40s, showed significant similarities in the dislike rankings. When the dislike preferences between Korean fabrics and U.S.A. fabrics were examined for different population groups, all the groups showed somewhat similar dislike rankings and in all cases U.S.A. fabrics were disliked more than the Korean fabrics. The most apparent difference in the physical characteristics of disliked fabrics was observed in jabric color. The Americans, especially the 40s age group, disliked fabrics with dark compound colors, whereas the Koreans in all age groups dislike fabrics close to bright pure colors.

• 패션비즈니스
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.146-153
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• 2010

The purpose of this study was to examine understanding consumers' purchasing intention toward sustainable apparel regarding buying experience, majors, and age. A random sample of 172 undergraduate students completed a questionnaire that contained measures of demographic information, past sustainable buying experiences, and purchasing intentions toward sustainable apparel. Based on literature review, three research questions were proposed. For data analysis, descriptive statistics and t-test were used. Based on these results, this research provided acceptable information based upon the consumer's purchasing intentions toward sustainable apparel, after being placed into groups of buyers and non-buyers. Buyers had more willing to purchase sustainable apparel than non-buyers. Also the results revealed that fashion majors hold a higher level of significance than non-fashion majors and their intentions to purchase sustainable apparel. Finally, older students (over 21 years old) have more purchasing intentions toward sustainable apparel than younger students (under 21 years old). Based on these results, some implications for educators and marketers would be suggested.

• Asia Marketing Journal
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.1-22
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• 2014

In this paper, we posit that time-related effects (i.e., the importance of saving time) on patronage preference for shopping online will be moderated by consumer characteristics. To explore these moderating effects, we empirically examine the moderating roles of consumer characteristics on the respective effects of shopping-time-saved and delivery on online purchase preference. On the basis of analyses performed on data gleaned from an Internet-based survey, this study demonstrate that time effects related to both shopping-time-saved and delivery on online purchase preference are more pronounced for consumers who are male, young, and more starved for time. In addition, the effect of delivery time on online patronage preference is amplified by disposable income, but attenuated by online shopping experience. Through our analyses, we also find that Japanese consumers value delivery time to a greater degree than Chinese and American consumers do.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제32권7호
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• pp.1065-1074
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• 2008

The purpose of this paper was to present the proximity of clothing to self(PCS) which is a subjective measure developed by Sontag and Lee(2004). PCS is the scale to examine the relationship between self and clothing. Since PCS scale was prepared for American consumers, it is necessary to verify the validity as a measure to Korean consumers. Consumers' quality of life are functionally related to satisfaction with all of life's domain and subdomains. Clothing in life facilitates the creativity and expressiveness to the wearer, especially to adolescent. The concept of bottom-up spillover effect developed by Lee et al.(2002) was adopted as research model. Data were gathered by surveying university students using convenient sampling, 419 questionnaires were used in the statistical analysis. It was proved that PCS scale was effective measure to Korean consumers. And also PCS scale could be a proxy indicator in view of the fact that clothing was deeply related to consumers' quality of life.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.7-16
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• 2014

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to target Chinese consumers of Korean agri-food through the analysis of agri-food brand identity images to set future directions for proposed agri-food exports to China. Since negotiations began for a free trade agreement (FTA) between Korea and China, some Koreans have worried about the Korean agriculture sector. The world trading system has undergone many changes in recent years. Since the start of FTA negotiations on agriculture, China and Korea have faced a heightened sense of crisis. China is trying to export agricultural products so actively that its agricultural exports could increase by more than 7% annually. China exported about one-tenth of its agricultural products to Korea in the period 2002-2010. Recently, the importance of brand identity has tended to increase, as the world becomes one unified market. In this situation, we should try to promote agri-food exports to China. It is very important to understand consumers' recognition of Korean food and the image of the Korean agri-food industry, to establish an export strategy. Research design, data, and methodology - This study targeted 2,800 adult men and women aged 25-59 years living in four major cities in China (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Qingdao) with a household income within the top 10% level in the China, using the one-to-one interview survey method. In addition, four groups by region (eight people per group) for a total of 32 groups were surveyed by using the focus group interview (FGI) research method, and impressions of imported agri-food were surveyed using 17 questions about fresh agri-food and 22 questions on processed agri-food. Factor analysis, brand positioning, biplot analysis, and so on, were carried out based on the results of these surveys. This research presents the brand identity of Korean food; according to the analyses, the brand identity is based on trust, safety, and attractiveness. Result - Factor analysis results showed that Chinese consumers expect four major qualities in imported fresh agri-food: freshness/safety, attractive appearance, premium branding, and excellent taste/quality. In the case of processed agri-food, it turned out that Chinese consumers are focused on safety/hygiene/freshness, health, and taste. In addition, in the fresh agri-food analysis by country, American foods had the upper hand; the image of American foods was also recognized as the most positive for processed agri-food. Meanwhile, according to the biplot analysis, Korean agri-food is strongly preferred for its appearance, but no country is strongly preferred as regards the level of freshness/safety that is expected by Chinese consumers. Conclusions - In this study, we analyzed the image of imported agri-food expected by Chinese consumers by reconstructing agri-food characteristics from the brand perspective. The research result shows that a Korean brand identity must be the ultimate goal for activities undertaken to enhance the image of Korean agri-food in the future. Additional research is needed because brand image can be formed through various channels.

• 한국의상디자인학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.163-178
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• 2014

In America, where obesity rate ranks no.1 in the world, the plus size market is rapidly expanding with various American brands adding plus size lines in a way to diversify their products. As obesity is expanding throughout the younger generation, the necessity to develop products according to different characteristics of body shape that can fulfill the needs of young plus size consumers is being emphasized. In this study of young plus size, our focus is on providing wider spectrum of design choices for consumers by analyzing different body shapes, categorizing them, and then identifying the differences of design among them. More specifically, the object of this study is to analyze the elements that differentiate the designs from each other by virtually trying out the same item on avatars of various body shapes. Thus, we can identify the elements that needs to be differentiated according to different body shapes after implementing virtual fitting program on plus size shapes that are rather difficult considering the reality of domestic fashion companies. In this way, we are able to provide fundamental data for American plus size fashion market and design development for Korean fashion companies that are under way of entering or planning to enter the American market. Furthermore, this will demonstrate the actual details of the designs that will eventually help the development of specialized product for the globalization of Korean fashion industry.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제13권9호
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• pp.177-182
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• 2015

북미시장에서 국내 가전업체의 브랜드 및 제품 인지도는 크게 성장했으며 북미 소비자들에게 국내 기업의 제품은 성능이 좋고 혁신적인 기술 제품으로 인식되고 있다. 또한 에너지 절약을 원하는 소비자가 늘어나면서 국내 가전제품의 에너지 절약 측면에서 우수성이 부각됨에 따라 시장점유율이 상승으로 이어지고 있다. 최근 스마트폰과 모바일 기기 시장 확대 및 스마트 그리드 기술 발달의 영향으로 가전제품 시장에도 스마트 열풍이 거세게 몰아치고 있는데, 국내 기업들은 가전제품과 결합된 다양한 부가기능을 통해 소비자 편의를 제공함에 따라 지속적인 제품개발을 하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 지속적인 경쟁우위를 유지하기 위한 방안으로 국내 A사의 북미시장에서의 TV 판매 데이터를 이용하여 북미시장에서의 가전제품 판매예측을 위한 융합모델을 개발하고자 한다. 본 연구에서는 인공신경망과 유전자 알고리즘 기반의 융합모델을 이용한 가전제품의 판매예측을 수행하기로 한다. 추가적으로 본 연구에서는 제안한 융합모델과 기존의 예측모델과의 비교분석을 통해 제안한 융합모델의 우수성을 입증하기로 한다.

• 국제지역연구
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.161-181
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• 2010

본 연구는 국가이미지와 기능적 속성 및 브랜드개성이 미(美) 중(中) 인(印) 소비자들의 한국 자동차 선택에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지를 분석하기 위한 목적으로 실시되었으며, 실증분석 결과 나타난 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 첫째, 미국 소비자들이 한국 자동차 선택시 중국 및 인도 소비자들에 비해 국가이미지와 브랜드개성의 영향을 더 많이 받는 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 3개국 소비자들 모두 다른 두 요인에 비해 기능적 속성의 영향을 더 많이 받는 것으로 나타났으며, 이중 중국 소비자들이 미국 및 인도 소비자들에 비해 상대적으로 기능적 속성의 영향을 더 많이 받는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구결과가 시사하는 바는, 미(美) 중(中) 인(印) 소비자들이 정도의 차이는 있지만, 한국 자동차 선택에 있어 국가이미지와 기능적 속성뿐 아니라 브랜드개성의 영향을 함께 받는다는 것이다. 이러한 점을 감안할 때 해외시장에 진출하고자 하는 한국 자동차 기업들은 독특하고 개성있는 브랜드 개발이 필요함을 암시한다. 특히 이러한 브랜드 이미지가 한국의 국가이미지를 잘 나타낼 수 있을 때 소비자들의 충성도는 더 높아질 것이다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제16권8호
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• pp.5089-5095
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• 2015

본 연구는 이중성의 양면을 지닌 친환경 행동을 보다 폭 넓게 이해하기 위해 국가, 성별, 연령별로 차이가 있는지에 대해 알아보고자 한다. 서로 다른 문화를 가진 한국과 미국 소비자는 친환경 행동과의 관계에서 서로 다를 것이라 기대된다. 또한 남 여 성별과 세대 간 연령의 하위 집단 간 상호작용효과도 있을 것이라 여겨진다. 더불어 개인 가치의 조절효과도 존재하는지도 보고자 한다. 연구결과, 한국 소비자 보다 미국 소비자의 친환경 행동이 통계적으로 유의한 수준에서 더 높은 것을 확인하였다. 또한 남 여 성별 간 차이에서는 여성보다 남성이 보다 긍정적으로 친환경 행동을 하였다. 한편, 국가와 성별 그리고 국가와 연령 간에 상호작용 효과가 있었음을 밝혔으며, 연령과 친환경 행동 간에 개인 가치의 조절효과가 존재하였음을 살펴보았다.