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Online Forms for Data Collection and its Viability in Fashion and Consumer Buying Behavior Survey A Case Study 1 Jain 2 Karnad Ms. Namrata and Dr. Vishaka Department of Textile and Fashion Technology, College of Home Science, Mumbai ([email protected]) Fashion trend analysis and consumerism in the fashion industry is a foray in market research. Big brands are scurrying to large organizations such as the Worth Global Style Network, Fashion Snoops Promostyl, Fashion Forward Trends, etc. to base their fashion research and product design process. One of the objectives of the Study on “Designing and Developing Women’s Western Formal Wear” was • To study psychographic parameters, consumer buying preferences, and their relation to the present market scenario. For this study the methodology was planned so as to gather qualitative and quantitative data through survey and it required deep study of brands and consumer preferences. To gather quick responses from the respondents administering the online tool “Google Forms” were the selected mode for administering the questionnaire Preparation of questionnaire data from 100 consumer respondents This directs young researchers and entrepreneurs as well, to undertake similar studies focusing on consumer buying behavior before product development. (Age groups - below 20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, above 50) was done in just about three weeks. Sampling technique - Snowball and Purposive sampling (access to email ids was crucial and developing a long mailing list was a prerequisite.) The following responses were gathered through the use of Google Forms for Consumer Survey on Preferences for Western Women’s Formal Wear and the inferences drawn thereof include: • Shirts and trousers were found to be the most preferred garments in Mumbai especially branded western formals for reasons of comfort and value for money. • Past experience and price were important criteria for brand loyalty. • Urge for variety fascinates consumers to look out for different brands as well. In the research study on “Designing and Developing Women’s Western Wear” An online tool was used to comprehend consumers’ garment buying behavior including aspects of age group, occupation, income, preferences for formal wear, frequency of use, criteria for brand selection, pattern of formal wear, motivating factors for purchase of formal wear. Use of Google forms facilitated quick response towards data collection. Some strengths in using Online Tool “Google forms” • It was possible to create unlimited free forms. • Results directly go in shareable spread sheet logic threading. • Received email notification for results. • Forms are mobile-friendly. • Google Forms support many other commonly used software. • Questionnaires reached the respondents in a few seconds. • There were no hassles of delivering the tool, and practically obtained data with no additional cost. • There was flexibility in restructuring the questionnaire as compared to paper questionnaires as the tool could be programmed to adapt to previous answers (e.g., only show this question to respondents who have answered question no. x) • Rather accurate – minimising data entry errors • Anonymity – compared to face-to-face or telephone surveys • Easier access to specific respondents – especially to those respondents who faced time crunch to participate in the survey • Reduced travel time of researcher and helped in eliciting responses from respondents in distant places thus scope for expanding sample size by variety and volume • Fit of garments was the most important motivational factor in the choice of western formals. • There is an ever-growing demand for innovations in cut and styles, designs and patterns, color and fabric. The rising fashion consciousness at work-place has turned women’s formal wear segment into a lucrative and highly evolving market thus providing space for new entrepreneurs to become a part of this developing sector. Some limitations of Google form experienced by the researcher • Difficulty faced in formatting text • Reliant on internet connection • Surveys like physical assessment of fabric and fit analysis were not possible with Google form • Comparatively less control over verifying identity of participants as compared to face-to-face research • Follow-up with participants was difficult Other tools for Online Surveys • Survey Monkey • Type Form • Zoho Survey • Survey Gizmo • Survey Planet