Beyond Fashion Consumption: Mapping the Functional Systems of the Psychologists In Socio-Environmental Issues of the Fashion Industry

This paper explored and conceptualized the functional systems of industrial psychologist practice and its socio-environmental influence on entrepreneurs’ adaption of sustainable business practices in the fashion industry. The exploration is informed by the observation that although research on socio-economic aspect of sustainability has gained prominence in the fashion industry, the socio-environmental dimension which is a vital part of sustainability has not yet been fully explored in the extant literature. Since the functional role of the industrial psychologist cannot be overlooked with regards to issues of socio-environmental discussion in any discourse, this paper reviewed and conceptualized such functional roles and its socio-environmental consequences on entrepreneurship activities in the fashion sector. It is posited that the application of cognitive psychological principles and conceptions is critical in orienting entrepreneurs’ adaption of sustainable business practices in the fashion industry.