Analysis of Information-Seeking Strategies

Online information seeking during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-country analysis

“…A possible explanation for the relatively similar and short level of attention of those nations most affected by COVID-19 can be provided by the activation model of information exposurethat is, during a pandemic, the 'messages which generate a negative or noxious affect because they induce arousal levels either above or below individual baselines are not likely to be well attended' (Donohew et al, 1980: 303). Furthermore, the information overload of negative information about the coronavirus could be considered 'monotonous' or a 'threat' (Donohew and Tipton, 1973). This could make people refuse to continue searching for online coronavirus-related information.…”

“…One possible explanation for the shortness of attention level of the public during googling coronavirusrelated information can be provided by the activation model of information exposure (Donohew et al, 1980;Donohew and Tipton, 1973). Donohew et al (1980: 296) claimed that people 'operate at certain levels of activation which vary from individual to individual and that if they drop below that level, they seek out stimulation in order to return to their accustomed state'.…”

Nichts wie weg? Ursachen der Programmflucht

“…Im Kern gehen diese Ansätze von einem rational handelnden Akteur aus, der Kosten und Nutzen der Medienzuwendung gegeneinander aufrechnet. Hier sind etwa der Information-Seeking-Ansatz (Donohew & Tipton, 1973), der Information-Utility-Ansatz (Atkin, 1985) sowie die Überlegungen von Tversky und Kahneman (1974;Tversky & Kahneman, 1983;vgl. auch Kahneman, Knetsch & Thaler, 1991;Kahneman et al, 1982) von Bedeutung.…”

A task-based scientific paper recommender system for literature review and manuscript preparation

“…- Donohew, Tipton, & Haney, (1978) These observations from (Donohew et al, 1978) fundamentally highlight three basic information seeking characteristics of humans. The first characteristic is the intrinsic need for information in dealing with day-to-day activities, the second characteristic is the knowledge of information acquisition methods and the third characteristic is the varying relevance of the acquired information across different time periods.…”