Consumer Affairs -- Ulrich

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Andrew Wohrley wohrlaj@auburn.edu

Research in Consumer Affairs covers a wide range of topics and no single index covers all the relevant research areas. This list is designed to help Consumer Affairs get started on their research; if you have topics that are not adequately covered in one of the listed indexes, contact me and we will schedule a consultation.

FAQs:

Q: Where Can I find information about Textile Manufacturing?

A: Try the Textile Technology Index first.

Q: Where can I research the major companies in the fashion industry?

A: Several databases provide some coverage, but try Hoover's first.

Q: What is known about why consumers buy certain products?

A: PsycINFO has the best index of the psychological motivations of consumer purchases.