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: Received: 4 October 2023 / Approved: 5 October 2023 / Online: 6 October 2023 (11:49:38 CEST)
Version 2
: Received: 25 October 2023 / Approved: 25 October 2023 / Online: 26 October 2023 (03:34:17 CEST)
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Pedroso-Roussado, C. Investigating the limitations of fashion research methods in applying a sustainable design practice: a systematic review. Preprints2023, 2023100250. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0250.v1
Pedroso-Roussado, C. Investigating the limitations of fashion research methods in applying a sustainable design practice: a systematic review. Preprints 2023, 2023100250. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0250.v1
Pedroso-Roussado, C. Investigating the limitations of fashion research methods in applying a sustainable design practice: a systematic review. Preprints2023, 2023100250. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0250.v1
APA Style
Pedroso-Roussado, C. (2023). Investigating the limitations of fashion research methods in applying a sustainable design practice: a systematic review. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0250.v1
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Pedroso-Roussado, C. 2023 "Investigating the limitations of fashion research methods in applying a sustainable design practice: a systematic review" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202310.0250.v1
Abstract
Research is a human activity that needs both scientific rigour and creativity. The need of research is often a complex issue is of difficult comprehension, validation, but it helps scientists test hypothesis within previously defined research questions. The standardization of methodologies, deeply rooted in the scientific method, has allowed humanity to progress. However, we are facing unprecedent challenges at a global scale that are pushing the boundaries of human capabilities. Since the fashion industry represents one of the most problematic industries globally, it is paramount to research its problems through rigorous and validated methodologies that will potentially allow the full comprehension of the issues while paving the way for the development of a wide range of practical and disseminated solutions. The goal of this systematic review is to outline the most used methodologies in the fashion research field that are being explored to achieve sustainability. The findings highlight the fragmentation of the literature in fashion research methodologies pointing out the main limitations of currently used methods. Interviews and case studies are the most used methodologies while other less conventional – like Social Life Cycle Assessment – have been also tried. This work reveals the handicaps of the fashion research methodologies and show an example on how ChatGPT can be assessed to help the fashion practitioners define research plans to achieve sustainable goals.
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