Everyday life information seeking: Approaching information seeking in the context of “way of life”

The study offers a framework for the study of everyday life information seeking (ELIS) in the context of way of and mastery of life. Way of life is defined as the “order of things,” manifesting itself, for example, in the relationship between work and leisure time, models of consumption, and nature...

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Published in:Library & information science research 1995, Vol.17 (3), p.259-294
Main Author: Savolainen, Reijo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognition
Comparative Analysis
Conceptual Frameworks
Daily Living Skills
Data Collection
Electronic Equipment
Employees
Everyday Life
Exact sciences and technology
Finland
Information
Information and communication sciences
Information science. Documentation
Information Seeking
Information seeking behaviour
Interviews
Library and information science. General aspects
Life style
Orienting Information
Practical Knowledge
Printed Materials
Sciences and techniques of general use
Self Control
Teachers
Use and user studies. Information needs
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Summary:The study offers a framework for the study of everyday life information seeking (ELIS) in the context of way of and mastery of life. Way of life is defined as the “order of things,” manifesting itself, for example, in the relationship between work and leisure time, models of consumption, and nature of hobbies. Mastery of life is interpreted as “keeping things in order;” four ideal types of mastery of life with their implications for ELIS, namely optimistic-cognitive, pessimistic-cognitive, defensive-affective and pessimistic-affective mastery of life are outlined. The article reviews two major dimensions of ELIS, there are. the seeking of orienting and practical information. The research framework was tested in an empirical study based on interviews with teachers and industrial workers, eleven of both. The main features of seeking orienting and practical information are reviewed, followed by suggestions for refinement of the research framework.
ISSN:0740-8188
1873-1848