Table A1

Constructs and items

ConstructItem
CodeDescriptionCodeDescriptionReferences
INTIntention to adopt FRINT1I intend to rent fashion clothes within the next six monthsAjzen (2002); Lang and Armstrong (2018a)
  INT2During the next six months, I plan to experiment with or regularly do FR 
  INT3I will try to adopt FR during the next six months 
ATTAttitude towards FRATT1FR is harmful vs beneficialAjzen (2002); Lang and Armstrong (2018a); Lee and Chow (2020) 
  ATT2FR is unpleasent vs pleasant 
  ATT3FR is bad vs good 
  ATT4FR is worthless vs valuable 
SNSubjective normsSN1People who are important to me agree with my attention towards FRAjzen (2002); Lang and Armstrong (2018a); Lee and Chow (2020) 
  SN2People who are important to me think that I should rent fashion clothing 
  SN3People in my life whose opinion I value rent fashion clothes 
PBCPerceived behavioural controlPBC1I believe I have the ability to use FR even if I have to pay moreLang and Armstrong (2018a)
  PBC2If it were entirely up to me, I am confident that I would be able to use FR 
  PBC3It is possible for me to rent clothes every week 
  PBC4It is easy for me to rent clothes every week 
  PBC5If I wanted to, I could rent clothes every week 
SORSustainable orientationSOR1Given a choice, I will buy products which cause less pollutionChakraborty et al. (2022) 
  SOR2Given a choice, I prefer recyclable products 
  SOR3I make conscious efforts to buy products which have less pollutants 
  SOR4I prefer not to buy products from environmentally irresponsible firms 
  SOR5I have switched to other products due to environmental concerns 
BENPerceived benefits of FRBEN1Renting fashion items would enable me to get the apparel I want more quicklyLee and Chow (2020) 
  BEN2Renting fashion items would enhance my effectiveness in getting the apparel I want 
  BEN3Renting fashion items would enable me to get the apparel I want more easily 
  BEN4Renting fashion items would enable me to get the apparel I want more cheaply 
LEADFashion leadershipLEAD1I am aware of fashion trends and want to be one of the first to try themLang and Armstrong (2018a)
  LEAD2I am the first to try new fashion; therefore, many people regard me as being a fashion leader 
  LEAD3it is important for me to be a fashion leader 
  LEAD4I am usually the first to know the latest fashion trends 
UNIQNeed for uniquenessUNIQ1I often look for one-of-a-kind products or brands so that I create a style that is all my ownLang and Armstrong (2018a)
  UNIQ2I often combine possessions in such a way that I create a personal image for myself that cannot be duplicated 
  UNIQ3I often try to find a more interesting version of ordinary products because I enjoy being original 
  UNIQ4I am often on the lookout for new products or brands that will add to my personal uniqueness 
MATMaterialismMAT1I admire people who own fashion clothesLang and Armstrong (2018a)
  MAT2Some of the most important achievements in life include acquiring material possessions 
  MAT3The things I own say a lot about how well I’m doing in life 
  MAT4I like to own fashion clothes that impress people 
  MAT5I like a lot of fashion clothes in my life 
Sources: Authors’ creation based on constructs and items previously adopted in the studies of Ajzen (2002), Lang and Armstrong (2018a), Lee and Chow (2020) and Chakraborty et al. (2022) 

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