What is it about?
This study looks at how digital fashion, like virtual clothing and avatars, is changing the way we express ourselves and how the fashion industry works. It explores whether these new digital identities help people feel more free and authentic or if they could lead to confusion about who they really are. The research also considers the environmental benefits of digital fashion, such as reducing waste, but it warns that we need to be careful of new problems like data use and the impact on mental health. In the end, the study suggests that digital fashion has a lot of potential, but it should be used carefully alongside traditional fashion to make sure it supports both personal identity and the planet in a healthy way.
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Why is it important?
This study is important because it looks at how new digital fashion trends, like virtual clothing and online avatars, are changing the way we express ourselves and how the fashion industry works. It explores whether these changes can help people feel freer in how they present themselves or if they could cause confusion and a loss of personal identity. The study also considers how digital fashion could be more eco-friendly by reducing waste from traditional clothing, but it also warns about new problems like increased energy use. Overall, the study helps us think about how to use digital fashion in a way that benefits both people and the environment.
Perspectives
This study is important to Ezra Lockhart because it aligns with his professional expertise and interests in both digital technology and psychological well-being. As someone working in teletherapy and with a background in IT, Lockhart is particularly attuned to how digital technologies impact human behavior and mental health. The study’s examination of digital fashion technologies, their potential for both self-expression and psychological risks, directly relates to Lockhart’s concerns about how emerging digital platforms affect identity and well-being. Additionally, the study’s focus on sustainability in digital consumption and the social implications of virtual identities would be of particular relevance to Lockhart's ongoing work, where he navigates the intersections of technology, ethics, and human experience. Thus, the study directly connects to his areas of focus in both digital health and technology's impact on personal and societal identity.
Assoc. Prof. Ezra N. S. Lockhart
National University
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This page is a summary of: Exploring the Intersection of Digital Fashion and Human Identity: A Hegelian Dialectic Approach to Digital Technology-Mediated Embodied Cognition, Journal of Textile Science & Fashion Technology, December 2024, Iris Publishers LLC,
DOI: 10.33552/jtsft.2024.11.000757.
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