Exploring Generation Z Consumers' Attitudes towards Sustainable Fashion and Marketing Activities regarding Sustainable Fashion
2021 (English)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE credits
Student thesis
Sustainable development
Sustainable Development
Abstract [en]
Background: Recently, the fashion industry has demonstrated a strong interest in sustainability and environmental issues. The sustainable fashion industry has enormous potential, and practical products are attracting Generation Z's environmentally conscious buyers. In the meantime, Gen Z customers have intrigued researchers' interest due to their enormous utilization potential.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to ascertain Gen Z consumers' attitudes toward sustainable fashion consumption and marketing activities in the global market.
Method: This study employed deductive qualitative research. The researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with 12 Gen Z consumers who represented a range of cultural backgrounds. The qualitative data are analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis.
Conclusion: The findings indicate that Gen Z consumers prefer products designed by brands with a distinct brand identity and distinctive highlights that are both practical and sustainable. For sustainable fashion brands to reach Gen Z consumers, branded digital marketing and branded content advertising are pivotal.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2021. , p. 73
Keywords [en]
Fashion marketing, Generation Z, Fashion consumption, Sustainable fashion, Sustainable fashion marketing
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-52771ISRN: JU-IHH-FÖA-1-20211429OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hj-52771DiVA, id: diva2:1561061
Subject / course
JIBS, Business Administration
Supervisors
Examiners
2021-06-292021-06-052025-10-13Bibliographically approved