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Tammy R. Kinley

Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Merchandising and Digital Retailing

(940) 565-4842

Email: tkinley@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, Texas Tech University, 1993
    Major: Clothing, Textiles, and Merchandising
    Dissertation: Shopping References Used by American Men for Apparel Purchase Decisions
  • MS, Louisiana Tech University, 1987
    Major: General Home Economics
    Specialization: Merchandising
    Dissertation: Students' Perceptions of Teacher Characteristics Based on Teacher Dress
  • BSE, Henderson State University, 1986
    Major: Vocational Home Economics Education

Professional Positions

    Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Professor, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2016 - Present).
  • Academic Associate Dean, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2018 - 2023).
  • Associate Professor (Tenured), University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2004 - 2016).
  • Department Chair, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2007 - 2014).
  • Graduate Coordinator, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2006 - 2006).
  • Assistant Professor and Category II Graduate Faculty, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (1998 - 2004).
  • Assistant Professor, Western Illinois University. Western Illinois University. (1997 - 1998).
  • Assistant Professor and Graduate Faculty, Louisiana Tech University. Louisiana Tech University. (1991 - 1997).
  • Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant, Texas Tech University. Texas Tech University. (1990 - 1991).
  • Instructor, University of North Alabama. University of North Alabama. (1988 - 1990).
  • Instructor, Henderson State University. Henderson State University. (1987 - 1988).
  • Graduate Research Assistant, Louisiana Tech University. Louisiana Tech University. (1986 - 1987).

    • Professional

  • Faculty Internship, Taylors on Ten. Taylors on Ten. (2000 - 2000).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Excel Specialist Certification, Certiport. (2017 - 2017).

Professional Memberships

  • International Textile and Apparel Association. (1987 - Present).
  • American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. (1982 - Present).
  • Council of Administrators of Family and Consumer Science. (2019 - 2025).
  • American Collegiate Retailing Association. (1988 - 2020).
  • Textile and Apparel Program Accreditation Commission. (July 2017 - December 2018).
  • Fashion Group International. (2007 - 2015).
  • Retail Executives Association. (2007 - 2015).
  • Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. (2000 - 2005).
  • Alabama Home Economics Association (AHEA). (1988 - 1990).
  • Northwest District, Alabama Home Economics Association. (1988 - 1990).
  • Arkansas Home Economics Association. (1988).

Development Activities

  • Tutorial, Security Awareness Training, University of North Texas. United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Workshop, Search Committee Training, University of North Texas. United States of America. (2017 - 2017).
  • Workshop, Culture and Industry Learning Tour to Equador, International Textile and Apparel Association. Ecuador. (June 2016 - June 2016).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • CMHT 5000 - Global Discovery in Merchandising and Hospitality Management, 2 courses.
  • CMHT 5440 - Consumer Theory, 8 courses.
  • CMHT 5600 - Managing Customer Experiences, 10 courses.
  • MDSE 2700 - Excel for Industry, 4 courses.
  • MDSE 3350 - History of Fashion, 26 courses.
  • MDSE 3370 - Fashion Theory & Trend Analysis, 1 course.
  • MDSE 3510 - Buying, 20 courses.
  • MDSE 3750 - Consumer Studies in Apparel and Home Furnishings, 2 courses.
  • MDSE 4001 - New York Study Tour for Merchandising & Digital Retailing, 2 courses.
  • MDSE 4004 - Global Discovery : Europe, 2 courses.
  • MDSE 4510 - Advanced Buying, Planning & Allocation, 1 course.
  • MDSE 4900 - Special Problems, 1 course.
  • MDSE 5010 - Merchandising Foundations, 12 courses.
  • MDSE 5510 - Advanced Buying, Planning & Allocation, 2 courses.
  • MDSE 5790 - Field Experience in Merchandising, 4 courses.
  • MDSE 5900 - Special Problems in Merchandising, 3 courses.
  • MDSE 5920 - Problem in Lieu of Thesis, 9 courses.
  • MDSE 5950 - Master's Thesis, 9 courses.
  • SMHM 3510 - Profit Centered Merchandising, 10 courses.
  • SMHM 3750 - Consumer Studies in Apparel and Home Furnishings, 4 courses.
  • SMHM 4000 - Merchandising and Hospitality Management Study Tour, 2 courses.
  • SMHM 4500 - Internship in Merchandising and Hospitality Management, 2 courses.
  • SMHM 4660 - Advanced Merchandising Applications, 1 course.
  • SMHM 4900 - Special Problems, 12 courses.
  • SMHM 4910 - Special Problems, 1 course.
  • SMHM 5000 - Merchandising and Hospitality Management Study Tour, 8 courses.
  • SMHM 5010 - Merchandising Foundations, 5 courses.
  • SMHM 5440 - Consumer Theory, 7 courses.
  • SMHM 5600 - Managing Customer Experiences, 7 courses.
  • SMHM 5790 - Field Experiences in Various Areas of Concentration, 7 courses.
  • SMHM 5800 - Seminar in Various Areas of Concentration, 3 courses.
  • SMHM 5900 - Special Problems in Various Areas of Concentration, 14 courses.
  • SMHM 5910 - Special Problems in Various Areas of Concentration, 2 courses.
  • SMHM 5920 - Problem in Lieu of Thesis, 18 courses.
  • SMHM 5950 - Master's Thesis, 25 courses.

Non-Credit Instruction

  • Guest Lecture, 45 participants. (September 27, 2023 - September 27, 2023).

Directed Student Learning

  • Dissertation Committee Member, "Size Framing: Conceptualization," Marketing, Logistics, and Operations Management. (2017).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Best Practices in Targeted Advertising for Fashion Entrepreneurs," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (2017).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Slogan Word Count and the Effects on Consumer Behavior," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (2017).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "The Impact of True Fit® Technology on Consumer Confidence and Satisfaction in Their Online Clothing Purchase," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (2016 - 2017).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "A Comparative Analysis of Digital and Paper Restaurant Menus Based on Customer Perception and Nutrition Labeling," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (2016).
  • Supervised Research (Problem in Lieu of Thesis), "Merchandising Curriculum SLO Analysis," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (2015 - 2015).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Consumer Compulsive Buying and Hoarding in a World of Fast Fashion," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (2013 - 2014).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Identifying Opportunities for the Revitalization of Downtown Bloomsburg," Anthropology. (2013 - 2014).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Evaluating the Role of Design in the Apparel Industry in the U.S.," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (2012 - 2014).
  • Supervised Research (Problem in Lieu of Thesis), "Impact of Personal Interaction and Customer Loyalty on Repurchase Intentions and Relationship Quality," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (2012 - 2014).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "The Effect of Background Music on Shopping Behavior," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (2010 - 2012).
  • Supervised Research (Problem in Lieu of Thesis), "The Importance of Appearance to Gen Y Males: Attitudes and Behavior Linking Body Image and Dress (Major Professor)," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (2011 - 2011).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Examining the Effects of Psychographics, Demographics and Geographics on Time-Related Shopping Behaviors (Major Professor)," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (2010 - 2010).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Shopping Behavior and Fashion Leadership of African American Students (Major Professor)," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (2009 - 2010).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Environmentally-Friendly Purchase Intentions: Debunking the Misconception Behind Apathetic Customer Attitudes (Major Professor)," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (2008 - 2009).
  • Dissertation Committee Member, "An Empirical Investigation into How Consumers Spend their Savings Using Coupons (Dissertation, College of Business)," Marketing, Logistics, and Operations Management. (2006 - 2007).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Factors Influencing Consumers' Purchase Patterns Of Lifestyle Home Furnishing Product," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (2003 - 2004).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Consumer Knowledge Of Adolescents In Residential Treatment Facilities," Merchandising and Digital Retailing. (1996 - 1996).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Career Choices: Identifying Influential Factors. A Comparison Study Between Dietetic And Non-Dietetic Majors," Hospitality, Event and Tourism Management. (1996 - 1996).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "A Grant Proposal To Establish A Children's Program At D.A.R.T.," Teacher Education and Administration. (1996 - 1996).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Thesis: Perceived Value Of Nutrition Counseling By Renal Patients On Hemodialysis," (1996 - 1996).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Thesis: Healthcare Practices Of African-American Women Before Initiating Dialysis In Northeastern Louisiana," (1996 - 1996).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Chair, "Thesis: The Apparel Purchase Behavior Of Grandmothers For Their Grandchildren Under 18 Years Of Age (Major Professor)," (1995 - 1995).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Thesis: The Effectiveness Of A Presurgical Preparation Program In Preparing Children For Outpatient Surgery," (1995 - 1995).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Thesis: A Study Of Psychosocial Services Provided By Child Life Programs," (1995 - 1995).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, "Thesis: Evaluation Of A Parent Training Program For Parents Of Juvenile Delinquents And Conduct-Problem Children," (1995 - 1995).

Awards and Honors

  • ITAA Fellow, International Textile and Apparel Association. (October 2019).
  • Nominated for Ulys & Vera Knight Faculty Mentor Award, University of North Texas. (2014).
  • University of North Texas Leadership Fellow, University of North Texas. (2008).
  • Henderson State University Academy of Scholars, Henderson State University. (2005).
  • Panhellenic Preferred Professor, UNT Panhellenic. (2002).
  • American Textile Manufacturers' Institute Award for Excellence, International Textile and Apparel Association. (2000).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Abstracts and Proceedings

  • Slaton, K.S., Kinley, T.R., Brandon, B.L., Connors, P.L. (2018). Best Practices for Targeted Marketing for Fashion Entrepreneurs. 2018 International Textiles and Apparel Association. https://itaaonline.org/page/Proceedings
  • Kinley, T.R., Strubel, J., Amlani, A. (2018). Impression Formation of Persons Wearing Glasses or Hearing Aids: Gender Differences. 2018 International Textile and Apparel Association. www.itaaonline.org
  • Slaton, K.S., Kinley, T.R., Brandon, B.L., Connors, P.L. (2018). Popular Advertising Advice for Fashion Entrepreneurs: A Summative Content Analysis. 2018 International Textile and Apparel Association.
  • Scro, P., Kinley, T.R., Brandon, B.L., Pookulangara, S.A. (2018). Slogan Word Count and Cosmetics Purchase Behavior. 2018 International Textiles and Apparel Association. https://itaaonline.org/page/Proceedings
  • Kathleen Higgins, Tammy Kinley, Christy Crutsinger, and Jessica Strubel. (2014). Consumer compulsive buying and hoarding in a world of fast fashion. International Textiles and Apparel Association. http://cdm16001.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16001coll5/id/18458
  • Knight, D., Crutsinger, C., Kinley, T. (2001). Creating an alternative classroom.
  • Knight, D., Brandon, L., Crutsinger, C., Forney, J., Jackson, R., Kim, Y., Kinley, T., Sullivan, P. (2001). Encountering corporate culture, making industry connections..
  • Knight, D., Brandon, L., Crutsinger, C., Forney, J., Hawlley, J., Jackson, R., Kim, Y., Kinley, T., Lee, D., McPherson, B. (2000). Campus Catalog: Developing an experiential laborator model. ITAA.
  • Knight, D., Forney, J.C., Crutsinger, C., Kim, Y., Brandon, L., Hawley, J., Kinley, T. (1999). Making virtual connections: Graduate program delivery via the web.

    • Book Chapter

  • Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L., Dutta, K., Pookulangara, S.A., Kinley, T.R. (2023). “Namastey London”: Bollywood Movies and Their Impact on how Indians Perceive European Destinations.. Film and Place in an Intercultural Perspective: India-Europe Film Connections.. New York, NY, Taylor & Francis Group.
  • Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L., Dutta, K., Pookulangara, S.A., Kinley, T.R. (2021). Bollywood induced international travel through the lens of the involvement construct. Tourism in India: Marketing Perspectives.. New York, New York, Taylor & Francis.

    • Conference Proceeding

  • Kinley, T.R. (2023). The modern bee: Motivations and social engagement of quilters.. International Textiles and Apparel Association.
  • Kinley, T.R., Pookulangara, S.A., Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L., , K.D. (2021). Bollywood influence on clothing selection of Indian consumers.. Proceeding for the 2021 Global Alliance of Marketing and Management Associations. Seoul, Global Alliance of Marketing and Management Associations.
  • Kinley, T.R., Strubel, J., Amlani, A. (2017). Impressions of Young Persons Wearing Hearing Aids and Eye Glasses. International Textile and Apparel Association. http://itaaonline.org/?page=65
  • Kinley, T. R., Josiam, B. M., & Dutta, K.. (2014). The Indian Consumer Experience: Shopping Behavior and the Involvement Construct. International Textile and Apparel Association.
  • Brandon, L. & Kinley, T.. (2013).
  • Shephard, A., Kinley, T., & Josiam, B.. (2013).
  • Umberson, K., Kinley, T., Crutsinger, C., Pelton, L.. (2009). Environmentally-Friendly Apparel Purchase Intentions:  Debunking the Misconception Behind Apathetic Consumer Attitudes..
  • Umberson, K., Kinley, T. R., and Crutsinger, C.. (2009). Sustainable fashion:  Desire for Uniqueness.
  • Umberson, K., Kinley, T., & Crutsinger, C.. (2009). Sustainable fashion: Desire for uniqueness. Ames, IA, 2009 International Textiles and Apparel Association meeting, Iowa State University Library Digital Collections.
  • Forney, J. C., Kinley, T., & Kim, Y-K. (2007). Predicting Satisfaction of First-Time and Repeat Mall Tourist Shoppers. [Abstract].
  • Conrad, C. A., Kenny, J. T., & Kinley, T.. (2006). Early Indicators of Salesperson Tenure: An Examination of the Vountary Salesforce [Abstract].
  • Kinley, T.. (2006). Label Style Preferences of Caucasian American Women [Abstract].
  • Kinley, T. R.. (2005). Research Incentives for Students [Abstract].
  • Kinley, T.. (2005). Variations in Internet Size Charts [Abstract].
  • Kinley, T.. (2004). Customer Service in the Teenage Workforce.
  • Kim, Y.-K., Kim, H.-Y., Park, S.-H., Kinley, T., & Forney, J.. (2004). Effects of Travel Motivations on the Perceived Importance of Tourist-Destination Shopping Center Attributes [Paper].
  • Kinley, T.. (2004). Merchandising Math: Lighting the Bulb [Abstract].
  • Wilbanks, J. & Kinley, T.. (2004). Using Antiquities for Aesthetic Presentation [Abstract].
  • Josiam, B. M., Kinley T. R., & Kim, Y.-K.. (2004). Using the Involvement Construct to Segment the Tourist Shopper. [Manuscript].
  • Kinley, T. R., Wilbanks, J., Forney, J., & Kim, Y.-K.. (2003). Desired Shopping Center Attributes Based on Travel Motivation [Paper].
  • Josiam, B., Kinley, T. R., & Kim, Y.-K.. (2003). Involvement and the Tourist Shopper [Abstract].
  • Kinley, T., Burgess, B., Stufflebeam, T., Cheek, W. & Buckland, S.. (2003). Merchandising Math: Commonality and Diversity Among Programs and Teaching Strategies.
  • Kinley, T. R., & Tran, G.. (2003). The Challenge of the Perfect Fit: Jeans  [Abstract].
  • Knight, D., Kinley, T. & Crutsinger, C.. (2002). Investigating Learning Styles Relative to Web-Based Instruction.
  • Crutsinger, C., Farr, C., Johnson, K., Kaiser, S. & Kinley, T.. (2002). Optimizing Limited Resources, Achieving Quality Instruction: Strategies for Teaching Large-Size Classes.
  • Sullivan, P., Kinley, T. & Jackson, R.. (2002). Perceptions of Apparel Manufacturing Conditions on Brands [Abstract].
  • Kinley, T., Forney, J. & Kim, Y.-K.. (2002). Shopping on Vacation:  Tourist Perspectives [Abstract].
  • Kinley, T.. (2002). Size Consistency Among Private Labels in Three Retailing Formats [Abstract].
  • Crutsinger, C., Knight, D., & Kinley, T.. (2001). Creating an Alternative Classroom.
  • Brandon, L., Crutsinger, C., Forney, J., Kinley, T., Knight, D., Kim, Y.-K., Jackson, R., & Sullivan, P.. (2001). Encountering Corporate Cultures, Making Industry Connections.
  • Brandon, L., Crutsinger, C., Forney, J., Hawley, J., Kinley, T., Knight, D., Lee, D., Kim, Y.-K., Jackson, R., & MacPherson, B.. (2000). Campus Catalog: Developing and Experiential Merchandising Laboratory Model.
  • Kinley, T.. (2000). Case Study with Real World Flavor.
  • Kinley, T.. (2000). Vanity Sizing in Women's Ready-to-Wear [Abstract].
  • Kinley, T. & Hawley, J.. (1999). Cleaning the Closet: Student Involvement.
  • Crutsinger, C., Brandon, L., Forney, J., Hawley, J., Kinley, T., Knight, D., & Kim, Y.-K.. (1999). Graduate Program Delivery Via the Web.
  • Kinley, T. L., Conrad, C. A. & Brown, G.. (1997). Internal and External Promotional References: An Examination of Gender and Product Involvement Effects in the Retail Apparel Setting [Abstract].
  • Larkin, L., Jones, T., & Kinley, T. L.. (1996). Awareness, Use, and Influence of Care Labels and International Care Label Symbols [Abstract].
  • Kinley, T. L., Conrad, C. A. & Brown, G.. (1996). Personal vs. Non-personal Sources of Information Used in the Purchase of Men's Apparel [Abstract]..
  • Kinley, T. L., Brown, G., & Eberspacher, J.. (1996). Reference Usage: Effects of Gender [Abstract].
  • Kinley, T. L. & Sivils, L.. (1996). Retail Camp.
  • Lamb, T. R. & Eberspacher, J.. (1994). References Used by Male Consumers for the Selection of Apparel Items for Themselves [Paper].
  • Lamb, T. R. & Eberspacher, J.. (1993). References Used by Male Consumers for the Selection of Apparel Items [Abstract].

    • Journal Article

  • Kinley, T.R., Pookulangara, S.A., Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L., Dutta, K. (2023). Bollywood Influence on Clothing Selection of Indian Consumers. Journal of Global Fashion Marketing. 14 (4) 390-403. Taylor & Francis Online.
  • Slaton, K.S., Kinley, T., Brandon, L., Connors, P. (2021). Best practices for targeted marketing for fashion entrepreneurs. Optimization Journal of Research in Management. 13 (1)
  • Pookulangara, S.A., Parr, J., Kinley, T.R., Josiam, B.M. (2021). Online sizing: examining True Fit® technology using adapted TAM model. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education. 14 (3) 348-357.
  • Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L., Dutta, K., Pookulangara, S.A., Kinley, T.R. (2020). Bollywood Induced International Travel Through the Lens of the Involvement Construct. Anatolia: An International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality Research. 31 (2) 181-196. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13032917.2020.1749349
  • Slaton, K.S., Kinley, T., Brandon, L., Connors, P. (2020). Popular advertising advice for fashion entrepreneurs: A summative content analysis. Optimization Journal of Research in Management. 12 (2) 1-10.
  • Shephard, A.J., Pookulangara, S.A., Kinley, T.R., Josiam, B.M. (2016). Impact of fashion orientation on hispanic and non-hispanic white consumer behavior. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences. 38 (1) 75–93. SAGE Publications Sage CA: Los Angeles, CA.
  • Shephard, A., Pookulangara, S.A., Kinley, T.R., Josiam, B.M. (2016). Media influence, fashion, and shopping: a gender perspective. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management. 20 (1) 4–18. Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
  • Kinley, T.R., Brandon, L. (2015). Branding Strategies for Home Furnishings Products: Consumer Perceptions. Journal of Marketing Development and Competitiveness. 9 (1) 93-105.
  • Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L., Pookulangara, S.A., Dutta, K., Kinley, T.R., Duncan, J.L. (2015). Using structural equation modeling to understand the impact of Bollywood movies on destination image, tourist activity, and purchasing behavior of Indians. Journal of Vacation Marketing. 21 (3) 251–261. Sage Publications Sage UK: London, England.
  • Kinley, T.R., Cowan, K. (2014). Green Spirit: Consumer Empathies for Green Apparel. International Journal of Consumer Studies. 38 (5) 493-499.
  • Shephard, A.J., Kinley, T.R., Josiam, B.M. (2014). Fashion leadership, shopping enjoyment, and gender: Hispanic versus, Caucasian consumers׳ shopping preferences. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services. 21 (3) 277-283. Elsevier BV. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jretconser.2014.02.006
  • Pookulangara, S.A., Kinley, T.R., Josiam, B.M., Spears, D.L. (2013). HOLLYWOOD AND FASHION: INFLUENCE ON APPAREL PURCHASE DECISIONS. International Journal of Sales, Marketing and Retailing. 2 (1) 50–63.
  • Spears, D.L., Josiam, B.M., Kinley, T.R., Pookulangara, S.A. (2012). Tourist See Tourist Do: The Influence of Hollywood Movies and Television on Tourism Motivation and Activity Behavior. Other. 30 (1) 54–75.
  • Kinley, T.R., Josiam, B.M., Lockett, F. (2010). Shopping behavior and the involvement construct. Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management. 14 (4) 562-575. Emerald. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13612021011081742
  • Brandon, L. & Kinley, T.. (2007). Young Consumers Perceptions of Lifestyle Furnishings: Brand and Quality..
  • Brandon, L. & Kinley, T.. (2006). Lifestyle Home Furnishings: Is the Branding Strategy Working?.
  • Josiam, B.M., Kinley, T.R. & Kim, Y.K.. (2005). Involvement and the Tourist Shopper: Using the Involvement Construct to Segment the American Tourist Shopper at the Mall. 11 (2) 135-154.
  • Josiam, B., Kinley, T., & Kim, Y.-K.. (2005). Involvement and the Tourist Shopper: Using the Involvement Construct to Segment the American Tourist-Shopper at the Mall.
  • Crutsinger, C, Knight, D., & Kinley, T.. (2005). Learning style preferences: Implications for web-based instruction. Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences. 23 (4) 266-277.
  • Crutsinger, C., Knight, D., & Kinley, T.. (2005). Learning Styles: Implications for Web-based Pedagogy.
  • Kinley, T. R.. (2003). Clothing Size Variation in Women's Pants.
  • Kinley, T.. (2003). Size Consistency Among Private Labels in Three Retailing Formats.
  • Kinley, T. R., Josiam, B.M. & Kim, Y.K.. (2003). Why and Where Tourists Shop: Motivations of Tourist Shoppers and Their Preferred Shopping Center Attributes. 10 (1) 7-28.
  • Kinley, T. R., Josiam, B., & Kim, Y.-K.. (2003). Why and Where Tourists Shop: Motivations of Tourist-Shoppers and Their Preferred Shopping Center Attributes Cited in: Littrell, M. A., Paige, R. C., & Song, K. (2004). Senior travelers: Tourism activities and shopping behaviours. Journal of Vacation Marketing, 10(4), 348-362. Cited in: Timothy, D. J. (2005). Aspects of Tourism: Shopping Tourism, Retailing and Leisure, Clevedon: Channel View Publications.

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  • Kinley, T. R., Crutsinger, C., & Knight, D.. (2002). Alternative Web-Based Pedagogy: Understanding Students' Perceptions.
  • Kinley, T.R., Crutsinger, C., & Knight, D.. (2002). Alternative web-based pedagogy: Understanding students' perceptions. Texas Association of Family and Consumer Science Research Journal. 1 (6) 5-6.
  • Kinley, T. R., Kim, Y.-K., & Forney, J.. (2002). Tourist-Destination Shopping Center: An Importance-Performance Analysis of Attributes Cited in: Littrell, M. A., Paige, R. C., & Song, K. (2004). Senior travelers: Tourism activities and shopping behaviours. Journal of Vacation Marketing, 10(4), 348-362. Cited in: Littrell, M. A., Paige, R. C., & Song, K. (2004). Senior travelers: Tourism activities and shopping behaviours. Journal of Vacation Marketing, 10(4), 348-362..
  • Kinley, T. & Sivils, L.. (2000). Gift-giving Behavior of Grandmothers.
  • Kinley, T. L., Conrad, C. A., & Brown, G.. (2000). Personal vs. Non-personal Sources of Information Used in the Purchase of Men's Apparel.
  • Kinley, T. L., Conrad, C. A., & Brown, G.. (1999). Internal and External Promotional References: an Examination of Gender and Product Involvement Effects in the Retail Apparel Setting.

    • Magazine/Trade Publication

  • Lamb, Tammy. (1989). Dress of the Working Woman.
  • Lamb, Tammy. (1989). The Cyclical Nature of Fashion.

    • Manuscript

  • Kinley, T.R., Strubel, J., Amlani, A. Impression Formation of Male and Female Millennial Students Wearing Eye Glasses or Hearing Aids. Journal of Nonverbal Behavior. 43 (3) 357-379.

    • Popular Press Article

  • Kinley, T. & Sivils, L.. (1999). Gift-giving Behavior of Grandmothers [Abstract].

Presentations Given

  • Kinley, T.R. (Other), Created in His Image (Kinley), (2006 - 2006).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Other), "Why and Where Tourists Shop" by Kinley, T.R., Josiam, B., & Kim, Y.-K., (2003 - 2003).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Other), Tourist-Destination Shopping Center: An Importance-Performance Analysis of Attributes (Kinley, T., Kim, Y.-K., & Forney, J.), (2002 - 2002).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Other), Professional Presentation (Kinley), (2000 - 2000).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Other), Visual Merchandising: What are You Communicating? (Kinley), (1999 - 1999).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Other), "Children's Shopping Mall" (Kinley, Peer Reviewed), (1998 - 1998).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Other), Merchandising Concepts: Image Development (Kinley), (1998 - 1998).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Other), Professional Dress (Kinley), (1992 - 1996).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Other), "Crime in America: Implications for Home Economics" (Lamb, T. R. & Crawford, C., Peer Reviewed), (1991 - 1991).

    • Invited Talk

  • Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Family & Consumer Science Teachers of Texas, Career Pathways with a B.S. in Fashion Merchandising or Hospitality Management, Addison, TX, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Dutta, K. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Indian Institute of Management - Bangalore, "Understanding the Impact of Bollywood Movies on Purchasing Behavior and Tourism", Bangalore, India, India. (2014 - 2014).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Dutta, K. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), National Institute of Development Administration, "Namaste London"; "An Evening in Paris": Bollywood Movies and Their Impact on Gen Y Indians' Perceptions of Europe, A Graduate University in Thailand under the Ministry of Education, Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand. (2013 - 2013).
  • Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), EfD Seminar Series 2012: Programa de Investigacion en Desarrollo, Economia y Ambiente 2012., The Impact of Hollywood Movies and Television on Destination Image, Tourist Activity & Purchasing Behavior, Turrialba, Costa Rica, Costa Rica. (2012 - 2012).

    • Oral Presentation

  • Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), International Textile and Apparel Association, The Modern Bee: Motivations and Social Engagement of Quilters, Baltimore, MD, United States of America. (2023 - 2023).
  • Brandon, B.L. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T. (Author), 2022 AAFCS - Annual Conference, Student Self-Directed Learning - Pedagogical assessment approach offering choices for students in apparel and furnishings & décor merchandising courses., MDR, Orlando, FL, United States of America. (2022 - 2022).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Freaks and Monsters, Need for shapewear to achieve cultural beauty norms: Comparison 1964 to 2004., Honolulu, HI, United States of America. (2021 - 2022).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author), Josiam, B.M. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), Dutta, K. (Author), Global Alliance of Marketing and Management Associations, Bollywood Influence on Clothing Selection of Indian Consumers, Global Alliance of Marketing and Management Associations, Seoul, South Korea, Korea, South. (2021 - 2021).
  • Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Parr, J.N. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Josiam, B.M. (Author), International Textile and Apparel Association, Online Sizing: An exploratory study of True Fit® technology using adapted TAM model., Cleveland, OH, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Strubel, J. (Author), Amlani, A. (Author), International Textile and Apparel Association, Impression Formation of Persons Wearing glasses or Hearing Aids: Gender Differences, International Textile and Apparel Association, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Josiam, B.M. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), , K.D. (Author), Global Marketing Conference, Gender Matters: Examining influence of Bollywood on purchase of fashion., Tokyo, Japan, Japan. (2018 - 2018).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Author), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author), Josiam, B.M. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), Dutta, K. (Author), Annual Conference of the American Collegiate Retailing Association, Fashion Viva la Bollywood, Secacus, New Jersey, United States of America. (2016 - 2016).
  • Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Strubel, J. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Petrie, T.A. (Author), 2015 EIRASS Conference, Twitter versus Instagram: Influence of Social., Montreal, Canada, Canada. (2015 - 2015).
  • Higgins, K. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Crutsinger, C.A. (Author & Presenter), Strubel, J. (Author & Presenter), 2014 International Textiles and Apparel Association, Consumer compulsive buying and hoarding in a world of fast fashion, International Textiles and Apparel Association, Charlotte, NC, United States of America. (2014).
  • Shephard, A. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), The 2014 Annual Conference of the American Collegiate Retailing Association (ACRA), Gender Matters: Examining Influence of gender on purchase influence, fashion orientation and shopping channel choice, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Shephard, A. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), The 2013 Annual Conference of the International Textile and Apparel Association., Comparing Shopping Channel Preferences: Hispanic and Caucasian Consumers, New Orleans, LA, United States of America. (2013 - 2013).
  • Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Dutta, K. (Author & Presenter), The 2013 Annual Conference of the European Institute of Retailing and Services Studies(EIRASS), Gender Matters: Examining Influence of Bollywood on Purchase of Fashion, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2013 - 2013).
  • s, A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), The 2013 Annual Conference of the European Institute of Retailing and Services Studies(EIRASS), Hispanic Versus Caucasian Consumers: Fashion Leadership and Shopping Enjoyment, Philadelphia, PA, United States of America. (2013 - 2013).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), The 10th Annual World Congress of the Academy for Global Business Advancement (AGBA)., Fashion Involvement and Shopping Preferences of Generation Y., Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand. (2013 - 2013).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Dutta, K. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), The 10th Annual World Congress of the Academy for Global Business Advancement (AGBA)., Using the Involvement Construct to Understand the Impact of Bollywood on the Activities and Behaviors of Indian Tourists: An Empirical Study., Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand. (2013 - 2013).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Dutta, K. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Duncan, J. (Author & Presenter), The 11th Asia-Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant, & Institutional Education (APAC-CHRIE) Conference., Using Structural Equation Modeling to Understand the Impact of Bollywood Movies on Destination Image, Tourist Activity & Purchasing Behavior of Indians, Macau, SAR, China, Thailand. (2013 - 2013).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Dutta, K. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), The World Conference on Hospitality, Tourism and Event Research & International Convention and Expo Summit 2013(WHTER-ICES)., "Namaste London"; "An Evening in Paris": Bollywood Movies and Their Impact on Gen Y Indians' Perceptions of Europe, Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand. (2013 - 2013).
  • Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), The 10th Asia-Pacific Council on Hotel, Restaurant, & Institutional Education (APAC-CHRIE) Conference., Using Structural Equation Modeling to Understand the Impact of Hollywood Movies and Television on Destination Image, Tourist Activity & Purchasing Behavior, Manila, Phillippines, Philippines. (2012 - 2012).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), The 5th International Conference on Services Management., Love in Tokyo or An Evening in Paris: Bollywood and International Tourism by Indians Worldwide., Delhi (NCR), India, India. (2011 - 2011).
  • Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), The 5th International Conference on Services Management., Using Structural Equation Modeling to Understand the Impact of Hollywood on Fashion Purchases., Delhi (NCR), India, India. (2011 - 2011).
  • Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), The 5th International Conference on Services Management., We Have Seen it in the Movies – Now Let's See if it's True: Hollywood and Tourism., Delhi (NCR), India, India. (2011 - 2011).
  • Angelo, D. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Crutsinger, C.A. (Author & Presenter), The 2010 Annual Meeting of the International Textile and Apparel Association., Fashion Personality Characteristics and Shopping Behaviors among African American and Caucasian American College Students., Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Canada. (2010 - 2010).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Spears, D.L. (Author & Presenter), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), The 68th Tourism Society of Korea (TOSOK) International Conference, Analyzing the Impact of Bollywood Movies on Tourism by Indians and the Indian Diaspora Worldwide., Buan, Jeonbuk, Korea, Korea, South. (2010 - 2010).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Umberson, K. (Author & Presenter), Crutsinger, C.A. (Author & Presenter), 2009 International Textiles and Apparel Association, Sustainable fashion: Desire for uniqueness, International Textiles and Apparel Association, Seattle, WA, United States of America. (2009).
  • Umberson, K. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Crutsinger, C.A. (Author), Pelton, C. (Author), 2009 International Conference of Consumer Sciences, Environmentally-friendly apparel purchase intentions: Debunking the misconception behind apathetic consumer attitudes, International Conference of Consumer Sciences, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. (2009).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Lockett, F. (Author & Presenter), The American Collegiate Retailing Association (ACRA) Winter Conference, Shopping Behavior and the Involvement Construct, New York, NY, United States of America. (2009 - 2009).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Kim, Y. (Author & Presenter), The Second Asia-Pacific Conference of the Council on Hotel, Restaurant, & Institutional Education, Using the Involvement Construct to Segment the Tourist Shopper, Phuket, Thailand, Thailand. (2004 - 2004).
  • Crutsinger, C.A. (Author), Farr, C. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Johnson, K.P. (Author), Kaiser, S. (Author), 2002 International Textiles and Apparel Association Meeting, Optimizing limited resources, achieving quality instruction., International Textiles and Apparel Association, New York, NY, United States of America. (2002).
  • Brandon, B.L. (Author), Crutsinger, C.A. (Author), Forney, J.A. (Author), Jackson, R. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Knight, D.K. (Author), Kim, Y. (Author), Sullivan, P. (Author), 2001 International Textiles and Apparel Association, Encountering coporate cultures, making industry connections., International Textiles and Apparel Association, Kansas City, MO, United States of America. (2001).
  • Brandon, B.L. (Author), Crutsinger, C.A. (Author), Forney, J.A. (Author), Hawley, J.M. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Knight, D.K. (Author), Kim, Y. (Author), 1999 International Textiles and Apparel Association, Making virtual connections: Graduate program delivery via the web, International Textiles and Apparel Association, Santa Fe, NM, United States of America. (1999).
  • Brandon, B.L. (Author), Crutsinger, C.A. (Author), Forney, J.A. (Author), Hawley, J.M. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Knight, D.K. (Author), Kim, Y. (Author), Pate, S. (Author), 1998 International Textiles and Apparel Association, Crossing fashion boundaries between apparel and home furnishings, International Textiles and Apparel Association, Dallas, TX, United States of America. (1998).

    • Panel Presentation

  • Brandon, B.L. (Author), Crutsinger, C.A. (Author), Forney, J.A. (Author), Hawley, J. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Knight, D.K. (Author), Kim, Y. (Author), 2000 International Textiles and Apparel Association, Campus catalog: Developing an experiential merchandising laboratory model, International Textiles and Apparel Association, Cincinnati, OH, United States of America. (2000).

    • Paper

  • Shephard, A. (Author), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Josiam, B.M. (Author), Gender matters: Examining the influence of gender on purchase influence, fashion orientation and shopping channel choice, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Yang, K. (Author), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Promoting Shop Local Movement via Digital Platforms, United States of America. (2013 - 2013).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author), Dutta, K. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Duncan, J. (Author), Using Structural Equation Modeling to Understand the Impact of Bollywood Movies on Destination Image, China. (2013 - 2013).
  • Spears, D.L. (Author), Josiam, B.M. (Author), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Using Structural Equation Modeling to understand the impact of Hollywood movies and television on destination image, tourist activity & purchasing behavior (Best Paper Award)., Philippines. (2012 - 2012).
  • Pookulangara, S.A. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Josiam, B.M. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), My Fair Lady: Examining the Influence of Hollywood on Fashion Purchases, India. (2011 - 2011).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author), Spears, D.L. (Author), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), Analyzing the Impact of Bollywood Movies on Tourism by Indians and the Indian Diaspora Worldwide, United States of America. (2010 - 2010).
  • Crutsinger, C.A. (Author), Knight, D.K. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author), 2001 International Textiles and Apparel Association, Creating an alternative classroom, International Textiles and Apparel Association, Kansas City, MO, United States of America. (2001).

    • Poster

  • Slaton, K.S. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Brandon, B.L. (Author), Connors, P.L. (Author), International Textile and Apparel Association, Best Practices for Targeted Marketing of Fashion Entrepreneurs, International Textile and Apparel Association, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • Slaton, K.S. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Brandon, B.L. (Author), Connors, P.L. (Author), International Textile and Apparel Association, Popular Advertising Advice for Fashion Entrepreneurs: A Summative Content Analysis, International Textile and Apparel Association, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • Scro, P. (Author), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Brandon, B.L. (Author), Pookulangara, S.A. (Author & Presenter), International Textile and Apparel Association, Slogan Word Count and Cosmetics Purchase Behavior, International Textile and Apparel Association, Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. (2018 - 2018).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Strubel, J. (Author), Amlani, A. (Author), International Textile and Apparel Association, Impressions of Young Persons Wearing Hearing Aids and Eye Glasses, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America. (2017).
  • Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Dutta, K. (Author & Presenter), The 2010 Annual Meeting of the International Textile and Apparel Association., “The Indian Consumer Experience: Shopping Behavior and the Involvement Construct.”, Charlotte, NC, United States of America. (2014 - 2014).
  • Josiam, B.M. (Author & Presenter), Kinley, T.R. (Author & Presenter), Kim, Y. (Author & Presenter), The Annual Conference of the International Society of Travel & Tourism Educators, Involvement and the Tourist Shopper., Providence, RI, United States of America. (2003 - 2003).

Media Contributions

    Internet

  • "Women’s clothing sizes: Is a 4 really a 4? Kirstie Alley’s recent declaration that she now fits into a size 4, begs the question, what happened to American sizing?," Discovery News. (September 28, 2011).
  • "I knew it!," http://gmarsh.typepad.com/musings. (December 14, 2004).
  • "Flattering Units.," Amica. (December 8, 2004).
  • "Women Willing To Pay For Clothing Labeled Smaller.," www.sueddeutsche.de. (December 8, 2004).
  • "seeing huh size," www.o40.org. (December 15, 2003).
  • "UNT Study Questions Sizing Methods in Women's Apparel.," InHouse@UNT,. (October 2003).

    • Magazine

  • "Sizing Up Clothing Sizes," Real Simple Magazine. (September 2016).
  • "Designer obsession.," Image. (June 2006).
  • "The Real Deal.," Woman's Day. (September 14, 2004).
  • "Size Doesn't Matter.," Dallas Business Journal. (October 10, 2003).

    • Newspaper

  • "Hispanic consumer behavior: New study finds Latinos have higher levels of shopping enjoyment and fashion leadership.," Latin Times.. (June 24, 2014).
  • "Vanity Sizing: Numbers become meaningless as clothing makers serve desire for a smaller size.," Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (January 31, 2012).
  • "When a size 10 isn’t really a size 10.," Ottawa Citizen. (July 29, 2011).
  • "UNT school receives new design software.," Denton Record-Chronicle. (July 20, 2011).
  • "When a size 10 isn’t really a size 10.," The Star Press (Muncie, Indiana).. (June 27, 2011).
  • "When a size 10 isn’t really a size 10.," The Courier, Houma, Louisiana.. (June 23, 2011).
  • "When a size 10 isn’t really a size 10.," USA Today. (June 23, 2011).
  • "Fashion, deconstructed: For others, it may be an art, but for UNT’s Tammy Kinley, clothing is a science.," Dallas Morning News. (November 26, 2006).
  • "Die Herrschaft der KleidergroBen Kommentar.," Die Standard. (December 7, 2005).
  • "Do sizes matter? It’s hard to tell.," The Chicago Tribune.. (February 2, 2005).
  • "The blender 12-7," The Journal Times.. (December 7, 2004).
  • "Ladies' Clothing Labels Stretch the Truth.," The Seattle Times.. (December 7, 2004).
  • "Truth in Sizing.," The Washington Post.. (December 7, 2004).
  • "Researcher finds wide variance in women's clothing sizes.," Free New Mexican.. (December 6, 2004).
  • "Women's Pants, Bigger Price Tags Often Mean Smaller Prices.," Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. (November 16, 2003).
  • "Women Willing To Pay For Clothing Labeled Smaller.," The Columbus Dispatch. (November 2, 2003).
  • "A Fat Price Tag Can Bring a Slimmer Size.," Seattle Post-Intelligencer. (October 28, 2003).
  • "Study: "Vanity Sizing" Common in High-End Stores.," Associated Press. (October 27, 2003).
  • "Dressing Room Downsizing: It Can Either Stroke Your Ego … Or Drive You To Fitting Room Frustration.," The News-Enterprise, Hardin County, Kentucky. (October 27, 2003).
  • "Creative Labels: Larger Prices Can Mean Smaller Sizes For Women's Pants, Study Shows," Ft. Worth Star Telegram. (October 21, 2003).
  • "Super-Sized: Iowans Getting Fatter, That Means Bigger Clothes, Bigger Caskets, And Bigger Price Tags.," Des Moines Register.. (October 18, 2003).
  • "Jeans Makers Skew Sizes.," North Texas Daily. (October 16, 2003).
  • "UNT Study: 1 Women's Jeans Size Doesn't Fit All.," Dallas Morning News. (October 13, 2003).
  • "2? 4? 6? 8?," Denton Record Chronicle. (October 13, 2003).

    • Other

  • "Marketing Madness," Just Be You, Girl: A Guide to Self-Esteem for All Young Girls Not Living on a Deserted Island. (2015).
  • "Habit #6: Dress for Thin," Skinny Habits: The 6 Secrets of Thin People by Bob Harper. (2015).
  • "Vanity Sizing," Numbers Are Us.. (2012).
  • "UNT study questions sizing methods in women’s apparel.," InHouse@UNT,. (October 17, 2003).

    • Radio

  • "When a size 10 isn’t really a size 10.," KFWB NewsTalk 980, the Maggie and Michael Show.. (June 23, 2011).
  • "Size Inconsistency in Women's Clothing," 6 Sense. (October 4, 2005).
  • "Vanity Sizing in Women's Clothing," KCBI 90.9 FM - Dallas Ft. Worth. (October 21, 2003).
  • "The Prevalence of Vanity Sizing in Women's Wear," KTRH 740 AM - Houston, TX. (October 21, 2003).
  • "Vanity Sizing Common in Designer Clothes.," www.KHOU.com. (October 21, 2003).
  • "Vanity Sizing in Women's Clothing," KNTU. (October 15, 2003).
  • "Vanity Sizing in Women's Clothing," KRLD 1080 AM, Dallas, TX. (October 12, 2003).

    • TV

  • "Brands use “vanity sizing” to boost self esteem.," WBIR, NBC Affiliate in Knoxville, TN.. (June 27, 2011).
  • "Vanity Sizing," WFAA (ABC) Channel 8, Dallas. (November 8, 2005).
  • "Size Variations in Women's Pants," NBC5 Dallas, Texas. (November 20, 2003).
  • "Vanity Sizing in Women's Clothing," Fox4 News. (October 13, 2003).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Kinley, T.R., Burnsed, Jeon, Kim, J., Kim, H., Knight, D.K., Pookulangara, S.A., Wilson, Yang, K., Zorola, M.S., "Building the Global Experience: From Supply Chain to Blogsphere," sponsored by Hispanic and Global Studies Initiative Fund, University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $20225.00 Funded. (2009 - 2009).

Service

University Service

  • Chairperson, Search Committee - Assistant Professor in MDR. (November 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Career Center Liaison. (2022 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Personal Affairs Committee (PAC). (January 2024 - August 2024).
  • Committee Member, HETM Department Chair Review Committee. (December 2023 - January 2024).
  • Committee Member, Search Committee - Academic Advisor. (2023 - 2023).
  • Chairperson, Search Committee - Office Support Associate. (2023 - 2023).
  • Other (In 2022 and 2023, I managed the luncheon check-in table.), Merchandising Expo. (2022 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, Administrative Council. (2018 - December 2023).
  • Committee Member, Search Committee - Cross Functional IT Support Specialist. (September 2023 - October 2023).
  • Committee Member, Search Committee - Academic Advisor. (2022 - 2022).
  • Committee Member, Search Committee - Academic Advisor. (2022 - 2022).
  • Chairperson, Search Committee - Office Support Associate. (2022 - 2022).
  • Chairperson, Search Committee - Assistant Professor in Merchandising -- 2 positions. (December 2021 - April 2022).
  • Chairperson, Search Committee - Office Support Associate. (2021 - 2021).
  • Member, Search Committee for HTM Department Chair. (2018 - 2019).
  • Member, Search Committee: Assistant Professor in Merchandising. (2018 - 2019).
  • Member, Faculty Awards Committee. (2017 - 2019).
  • Faculty Advisor, Merchandising, Inc.. (2017 - 2019).
  • Member, Professor Promotion PAC Committee. (2018 - 2018).
  • Member, Graduate Committee. (2017 - 2018).
  • Member, University Writing committee. (2017 - 2018).
  • Member, CMHT Dean's Search Committee. (2007 - 2018).
  • Other (Faculty Member (CMHT Representative)), University Writing Committee. (2005 - 2018).
  • Member, Search Committee for Robert Dedman Chair in Club Management. (2017 - 2017).
  • Member, CLEAR: Learning Management System Investigative Committee. (2016 - 2016).
  • Member, Ad Hoc Policy Committee: Academic Appointments. (2014 - 2015).
  • Member, CMHT PAC Committee. (2004 - 2015).
  • Other (Faculty Member, Administrative Appointment), University Committee on Student Conduct. (2004 - 2014).
  • Other (Invited Member), Learning Enhancement Planning Group. (2011 - 2013).
  • Other (College Representative), Chairs' Council. (2008 - 2012).
  • Other (At-large Member, Dean's Rep (Multiple terms)), University Curriculum Committee. (2000 - 2012).
  • Member, Ad Hoc Summer School Task Force. (2010 - 2011).
  • Other (Graduate Council Representative, Senate Group VI), Graduate Council. (2008 - 2011).
  • Member, iTunes Launch Team. (2008 - 2009).
  • Member, Graduate Committee. (2005 - 2009).
  • Member, Undergraduate Committee. (2007 - 2008).
  • Member, UNT Career Center Faculty Advisory Board. (2004 - 2007).
  • Member, SMHM Executive Committee. (2004 - 2005).
  • Committee Member, Search Committee for 2 Merchandising Faculty Positions. (2004 - 2004).
  • Member (1999-2001 – Member; 2001-2004 - Chair), Scholarship Committee. (1999 - 2004).
  • Committee Member, Teaching Evaluation Committee (ad hoc). (2001 - 2003).
  • Other (Senate Representative for Voting Group VII), Committee on Committees,subcommittee of the University Senate. (2000 - 2003).
  • Committee Member, University Senate. (2000 - 2003).
  • Other (Invited Member; Produced professional dress "do's" and "don'ts" fashion show.), Planning Committee for Real World Experience. (2001 - 2001).
  • Other (Member; volunteered for leadership role in alumni survey), Alumni Relations Committee. (1999 - 2001).
  • Committee Chair, Undergraduate Committee. (1999 - 2001).

Professional Service

  • Officer, President/Elect/Past, Council of Administrators of Family and Consumer Science (CAFCS). (2022 - 2025).
  • Committee Chair, Textile and Apparel Program Accreditation Commission (TAPAC). (2023 - 2023).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management. (2021 - 2023).
  • Officer, President/Elect/Past, Textile and Apparel Program Accreditation Commission (TAPAC). (2020 - 2023).
  • Board of Directors, Textile and Apparel Program Accreditation Commission (TAPAC). (2017 - 2023).
  • Conference-Related, International Textile and Apparel Association. Las Vegas, Nevada. (2017 - 2019).
  • Officer, Treasurer, Textile and Apparel Program Accreditation Commission. (2017 - 2019).
  • Officer, President/Elect/Past, International Textile and Apparel Association. (2015 - 2017).
  • Committee Chair, Textile and Apparel Program Accreditation Commission. (2014 - 2017).
  • Other (Exhibits Chair, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Meeting), Conference Committee. (2013 - 2013).
  • Officer, Vice President (Vice President of Planning), International Textile and Apparel Association. International Organization, Headquarters in Knoxville, TN. (2010 - 2013).
  • Other (Invited Member of Editorial Board), International Textile and Apparel Association. International Association, headquartered in Knoxville, TN. (2007 - 2009).
  • Other (Editor), International Textile and Apparel Association: ITAA Newsletter. International Association, headquartered in Knoxville, TN. (2006 - 2009).
  • Committee Member, ITAA Innovative Teaching and Resource Committee. (1998 - 2007).
  • Officer, Vice President (Vice President of Operations), International Textile and Apparel Association. (2002 - 2004).
  • Track Organizer (Apparel and Textiles / Art and Design Division Chair), Texas Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. (2000 - 2002).
  • Other (Mentor for new members), International Textile and Apparel Association. (1999 - 2002).
  • Committee Chair, International Textile and Apparel Association Membership Committee. (1998 - 2000).
  • Committee Member, ITAA Publications Policy Committee. (1996 - 1998).