http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/750 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:54:24 GMT 2026-04-05T17:54:24Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5164 Management of dormant wardrobe among Female Youth of Winneba (Age 20-40) Hammond, R. This study sought to investigate the management of dormant wardrobe among the female youth of Winneba. Responses from three hundred and sixty female youth, 20- 40 years of age, who were members of the six congregations of the Methodist church in Winneba, were collected using a close ended questionnaire. They were all female youth of the six Methodist churches in Winneba and were selected based on their interest in changing clothes for almost every occasion which made the researcher wonder where they will keep all the clothes after some years and also to know if the respondents keep dormant wardrobe. The first objective was to examine the extent to which they keep dormant wardrobe, then to also find out the reasons for keeping dormant wardrobe, the effect of keeping these dormant wardrobes and finally to find out ways they manage their dormant wardrobe. The research instrument underwent pilot testing with female educators of Winneba Secondary School aged between 20 and 40 years in order to verify its validity and reliability. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics, including mean and percentage usage. The investigation revealed that a significant proportion of young women in Winneba strongly endorse the practice of keeping items for specific events or occasions, such as dinner parties, while also acknowledging possession of clothing not worn for over a year. To find out why the female youth keep dormant clothes it was established that most of the respondents agreed to the fact that the nature of work demands more clothes. Always want to keep a “just in case” or as a back-up clothes and Sentimental reason (clothes that reminds you of past activities or ceremonies). The respondents again established by strongly agreeing that the effect of keeping dormant wardrobe was untidy room, and further agreed on difficulty in selecting clothes because of the number and time consuming (searching for clothes to wear). For ways by which the female youth manage their dormant wardrobe most of the respondents agreed on throwing away their wardrobe but least agreed on donation as a way of managing their dormant wardrobe. The researcher recommends that the female youth should be educated on the different ways of managing their dormant clothes in order not to experience the associated effects. Example having loads of out of fashion, unfitting or clothes that needs renovation in your room coursing untidy rooms which may lead to hoarding disorder. Throwing away of clothes should be discouraged because it adds to the landfill but rather renovated/remodelled to give them a renewed life. Renovation and remodelling centres should be established by the Ghana dressmaker’s association because most dressmakers do not want to waste time on old articles. This will go a long way to prevent the keeping of dormant clothes. A thesis in the Department of Clothing and Textiles Education, Faculty of Health, Allied Sciences and Home Economics Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Clothing and Textiles) in the University of Education, Winneba FEBRUARY, 2024 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5164 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5035 Hard skill challenges among students in fashion design and textiles Kumasi Technical University Abdul-Razak, S.Y This quantitative cross-sectional study examined hard skill competency challenges in garment construction among Fashion Design and Textile students at Kumasi Technical University, Ghana. The main objective of the study was to examine the skill challenges and the factors associated with these challenges, as well as the proficiency of sewing garments. Data collected from seventy-nine third-year Higher National Diploma fashion students through structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 27, employing descriptive statistics, Principal Component Analysis, and factor analysis. Results identified substantial skill deficiencies across three critical domains. Garment finishing demonstrated the highest difficulty with an overall mean of 3.30. Factor analysis revealed three primary impediments to skill acquisition: Individual Learner Attributes (33.8% variance), Learning Environment and Resources (23.2% variance), and Instructional Quality and Curriculum Design (18.7% variance). A descriptive analysis also revealed two critical domain factors that affect skill acquisition. That is Learning Resources and Environment Factors, with an overall mean of 3.35, and Curriculum and Instruction factors, with an overall mean of 3.28. Despite these constraints, students demonstrated moderate proficiency levels with an overall mean of 3.70. Notably, 64.6% completed six or more garment projects, indicating sustained practical engagement. The study concludes that while foundational competencies exist, systematic enhancement of instructional delivery, resource provision, and curricular frameworks is imperative for advancing garment construction expertise. The study recommends that the University implement targeted skill-development interventions, substantial infrastructure investment, and design specialized pedagogical models to address identified competency gaps in garment construction education. A thesis in the Department of Clothing and Textiles Education, Faculty of Home Economics Education submitted to the school of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Clothing and Textiles) in the University of Education, Winneba SEPTEMBER, 2025 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5035 2025-09-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5015 Clothing Disposal among Students of the University of Education, Winneba. Kwashie, F. This study investigated the clothing disposal practices among students of the University of Education, Winneba. The study aimed at identifying prevalent clothing disposal methods, understanding the factors that influence disposal practices, assessing the level of awareness and attitudes toward sustainable disposal, and also, to identify the challenges students face in disposing clothing. The study employed a quantitative crosssectional survey. The study used questionnaire for data collection, and adopted a stratified sampling technique in selecting 679 respondents. The findings from the study showed that discarding was the most common method of clothing disposal. The findings also showed a significant positive correlation between the type of clothing and discarding. Among the notable factors that influence clothing disposal were the need for new clothing, wear and tear, and fashion trends. From the results of the study, the challenges that students face in disposing clothing include economic constraints, lack of awareness on sustainable options and insufficient recycling facilities. It was recommended that educational and environmental campaigns should be organised for students to raise awareness of the environment impact of clothing disposal. Additionally, the study recommended the need to improve access to regarding facilities on campus A thesis in the Department of Clothing and Textiles Education, Faculty of Health, Allied Sciences and Home Economics Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Home Economics Education) in the University of Education, Winneba AUGUST, 2024 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5015 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5002 Assessment of pattern grading practices in large-scale clothing industries in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana Kushitor, F. Good clothing fit is essential to customer satisfaction as it enhances the customer’s comfort and confidence in wearing it. The main purpose of the study was to explore the effectiveness of pattern grading in large-scale clothing industries in Ghana. With an aim of establishing the effectiveness of pattern grading methods used in achieving garment fit in large-scale production. The study specifically adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey. The study focused on garment-producing industries in Tema, Accra (Adjabeng enclave), and the North Industrial Area at Kaneshie within the Greater Accra Region. The target population included managers and employees, such as pattern graders and cutters, across Ghana's garment industry, totalling 1,500 employees. A sample of 36 employees, 10 graders, 20 cutters, and 10 managers, was selected. The method adopted for the study was a quantitative research design where closed-ended and self-administered questionnaires were used. The sampling technique used was the non-random sampling technique, which was precisely convenient and purposive. The research found that drafted patterns and graded are the various types of patterns used for production in the large-scale garment industries in the Greater Accra Region. The study also concluded that pattern graders in large-scale garment production industries in the Greater Accra Region possess excellent drafting skills and manual grading skills; while a significant number of them possess a good freehand skill. The study recommends that managements should consider adequate provision of these types of patterns to ensure that there is no shortage which will affects their production there is a need for management of garment production firms to put measures in place that enhances the skills of pattern graders in other areas such as computing grading and draping skills A thesis in the Department of Clothing and Textile Education, Faculty of Hhealth, Allied Science and Home Economics Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Home Economics) In the University of Education, Winneba SEPTEMBER, 2025 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5002 2025-09-01T00:00:00Z