A research study is underway to explore how spiritual or religious beliefs and philosophies inspire individuals to simplify their habits related to purchasing, using, and disposing of clothing.

All experiences are welcome. The researcher is interested in learning about individuals with diverse spiritual and religious orientations, including those with traditional religious experiences as well as those who may identity as interspiritual, or “spiritual not religious.”

Questions or concerns about this research study may be addressed to Dr. Joyner Martinez in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences at Texas State University by email at cjoynermartinez@txstate.edu

This project has been reviewed and received “exempt” status by the Texas State University Institutional Review Board on July 10, 2024 [project #9648].

Pertinent questions or concerns about the research can be directed to the researcher, Dr. Joyner Martinez, at cjoynermartinez@txstate.edu or 512-408-9593. Other questions pertaining to the study, research participants’ rights, and/or research-related injuries to participants should be directed to the IRB chair, Dr. Denise Gobert 512-716-2652 – (dgobert@txstate.edu) or to Monica Gonzales, IRB Regulatory Manager 512-245-2334 – (meg201@txstate.edu).