A Theoretical Lens on Sustainable Fashion in Online Shopping: Integrating SOR, TPB, and Second-Hand Shopping Motivation Theories

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Azizah, P. Z., Sulaiman, Z., Hasbullah, N. N., Tuan, J. L. Y., & Mas’od, A. (2025). A Theoretical Lens on Sustainable Fashion in Online Shopping: Integrating SOR, TPB, and Second-Hand Shopping Motivation Theories. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 15(12), 1636–1646.

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