From Information-Seeking Behavior to Meaning Engagement Practice: Implications for Communication Theory and Research

From Information-Seeking Behavior to Meaning Engagement Practice: Implications for Communication Theory and Research

Proposes an alternative formulation--meaning engagement practice--to question assumptions underpinning investigation of information-seeking behavior. Grounds the case for meaning engagement practice in four research contexts: modeling the user in information mediation; information access and browsin...

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Veröffentlicht in:Human communication research 2002-04, Vol.28 (2), p.298-312
Hauptverfasser: Mokros, Hartmut B, Aakhus, Mark
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Behavior
Communication
Communication Research
Higher Education
Information
Information Seeking
Interpersonal Communication
Psychiatry
Social Influences
Theory
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Zusammenfassung:Proposes an alternative formulation--meaning engagement practice--to question assumptions underpinning investigation of information-seeking behavior. Grounds the case for meaning engagement practice in four research contexts: modeling the user in information mediation; information access and browsing as relevant for understanding information-seeking behavior; products of an information-seeking behavior worldview in psychiatric evaluation; and approaches to design of mediation practices that encourage reflection. (RS)
ISSN:0360-3989
1468-2958
DOI:10.1111/j.1468-2958.2002.tb00810.x