Date of Award
Summer 1992
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Communication
First Advisor
Scotton, James
Second Advisor
Pokrywczynski, James
Third Advisor
Thorn, William
Abstract
Testing of the Fishbein-Ajzen theory of reasoned action is conducted to examine its relevance to advertising effects on jeans-wearing behavior. The stimuli which are often at the heart of interest in fashions can be found in fashion magazine advertisements. These often impose ideas that wearing certain clothing items will lead to specific benefits or outcomes. Another message inherent in ads also suggests the popularity of clothing items, that they are worn by several others. In an experimental setting, exposure of subjects to specific ads helps to explore affect on behavioral beliefs and normative beliefs. According to theory, beliefs act as catalysts which set off a chain of responses, leading to a behavior. With this in mind, there is also an examination of the role and relations of each component of the Fishbein-Ajzen model.
Recommended Citation
Anacleto, Angelique, "Advertising's Influence on Fashion Selection: An Application of Fishbein-Ajzen" (1992). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 1560.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/1560