Psychogenic antecedents and apparel customization: moderating effects of gender

Fashion and Textiles

International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research

Table 1 Results of the measurement model

Latent variable	α	CFA Loading^a	t-value
Need for uniqueness (NU)	0.87
NU1—I am often on the lookout for new products or brands that will add to my personal uniqueness		0.81	15.91***
NU2—Having an eye on products that are interesting and unusual assists me in establishing a distinctive image		0.88	16.89***
NU3—I often try to find a more interesting version of run-of-the-mill products because I enjoy being original		0.85	–
Self-promotion (SP)	0.85
SP1—I try to make people aware of my talents or qualifications		0.82	–
SP2—I try to let others know that I am valuable to the organization		0.81	13.78***
SP3—I try to let others know that I have a reputation for being competent in a particular area		0.78	13.31***
SP4—I make people aware of my accomplishments		0.82	13.86***
Social-identity (SI)	0.86
SI1—Having mutually satisfying personal relationships		0.81	14.59**
SI2—Developing caring relationships with others		0.89	16.97****
SI3—Having close bonds with other people		0.88	–
Perception of customization (PC)	0.85
PC1—I’d like to see more customized products offered		0.85	14.21**
PC2—Customized products are worth what you pay for them		0.88	14.36****
PC3—Customized products are a good idea		0.78

χ² = 90.816 (df = 59), ρ = 0.01; AGFI = 0.94; GFI = 0.96; NFI = 0.96; CFI = 0.98; Standardized SRMR = 0.04; RMSEA = 0.04
*** p < 0.001
^aStandardized estimate