Abstract
This study explores the value structure of experiential rental Hanbok companies using the means-end chain theory. For this, soft laddering was conducted for nine experiential rental Hanbok companies located in Jeonju Hanok Village. Next, the value structure was created. The results are as follows. First, the elicited values are in the following order: “creation of wealth,” “promotion of Korean culture,” “aesthetic value,” “self-actualization,” “community development,” and “transmission of tradition.” Second, most attributes are connected to “creation of wealth.” Third, “promotion of Korean culture” and “community development” are similar to Holden's instrumental values. Fourth, some attributes linked to “aesthetic value” express what the experiential rental Hanbok companies consider to be beautiful. Fifth, the companies pursue “company satisfaction” through “consumer satisfaction” and “company differentiation,” which leads to “self-actualization” and “aesthetic value.” Sixth, it seems that “transmission of tradition” can be achieved through “expertise/expert training,” indicating that some companies think expertise is necessary for the transmission of Hanbok and do it. This study is significant because it is a new attempt to understand the core values of experiential rental Hanbok companies and provides insights into their growth.
| Translated title of the contribution | Value Structure of Experiential Rental Hanbok Companies Based on Means-end Chain Theory |
|---|---|
| Original language | Korean |
| Pages (from-to) | 331-348 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2022 |
Keywords
- Experiential rental hanbok company
- Jeonju hanok village
- Means-end chain theory
- Soft laddering
- Value structure
Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) Subject Topics
- Engineering - Mechanical
- Materials Science
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