The Validation of Sustainable Clothing Measurement Scale in Romania

Anastasia Cosma- Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Economic Cybernetics and Statistics Doctoral School, Tache Ionescu Street, no. 11, 010352, Bucharest, Romania

Abstract: This study endeavors to provide empirical support for the validity and reliability of the Sustainable Clothing Measurement Scale (SCMS). The scale, which comprises general sustainability and sustainable clothing, encompasses two sub- domains within the sustainable clothing domain, namely knowledge and attitudes towards sustainability and sustainable clothing consumption. The study engaged a sample of 1,250 Romanian participants. To assess reliability, Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were computed for the thirteen-item scale, the general sustainability and sustainable clothing domains, and their respective subdomains. Furthermore, to investigate construct validity, both exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confir- matory factor analysis (CFA) were employed, utilizing commonly applied indices such as the Chi-square, comparative fit index (CFI), Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI), root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA), and other well-known indicators. Findings exhibit strong reliability and validity of the scale, with high internal consistency and significant correlations between the identified dimensions. This research offers a tool for assessing sustainability and sustainable clothing knowledge and attitudes, in the context of consumer behavior studies, and industry practices.

10th International Scientific ERAZ Conference – ERAZ 2024 – Selected Papers: KNOWLEDGE BASED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT,  hybrid – online, virtually and in person, Lisbon, Portugal, June 6, 2024

ERAZ Selected Papers published by: Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans – Belgrade, Serbia

ERAZ conference partners: Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor, Maribor (Slovenia); University of National and World Economy – UNWE, Sofia (Bulgaria); Center for Political Research and Documentation (KEPET), Research Laboratory of the Department of Political Science of University of Crete (Greece); Institute of Public Finance – Zagreb (Croatia); Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Ohrid, University of St. Kliment Ohridski from Bitola (North Macedonia)

ERAZ Conference 2024 Selected Papers: ISBN 978-86-80194-87-5, ISSN 2683-5568, DOI: https://doi.org/10.31410/ERAZ.S.P.2024

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