The Validation of Sustainable Clothing Measurement Scale in Romania
The Validation of Sustainable Clothing Measurement Scale in Romania

Author(s): Anastasia COSMA
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Udruženje ekonomista i menadžera Balkana
Keywords: Sustainable Clothing Measurement Scale (SCMS); Sustainability; Sustainable clothing; Scale development
Summary/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 subdomains 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 confirmatory 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.

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