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Acculturation for fashion consumer behavior: A case of Korean–American families

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  • Jaeil Lee
  • Yoon-Jung Lee

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The purpose of this study was to examine how parents and children of an immigrant family interact with each other in their process of acculturation to become fashion consumers in a new culture. In-depth interviews were conducted with 18 young adults to study the differences and interactions between parents and children of Korean-American families in relation to fashion-related values, attitudes and behaviors. A strong relationship between the values of parents and children was found in the Korean-American families interviewed. Two roles of fashion in relation to the acculturation process of Korean-American families were identified in this study. The two roles are, first as an indicator and second as a facilitator of acculturation. The results of this study provide a better understanding of intergenerational interaction in immigrant families who are leading transnational lives and the significance of fashion in their acculturation process as a medium of culture. This information will be useful in developing intervention programs that mediate acculturation of Korean-Americans, as well as other immigrant families. The process and characteristics of fashion-related behavior, one's ethnic identity and the value adoption of Korean-Americans were identified through this study.

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  • Jaeil Lee & Yoon-Jung Lee, 2015. "Acculturation for fashion consumer behavior: A case of Korean–American families," Journal of Global Fashion Marketing, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 6(4), pages 278-291, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rgfmxx:v:6:y:2015:i:4:p:278-291
    DOI: 10.1080/20932685.2015.1070683
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