Everyday life as an evolving context of information behaviour

Savolainen, Reijo

doi:10.1108/ajim-03-2022-0116

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“…Together, they show that domain information was obtained across academic and non-academic contexts. This is an important finding given that more holistic approaches have been called for, where information activities and needs are examined from the point of view of tasks without creating an artificial division between work and leisure contexts (Savolainen, 2023).…”

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Types of domain and task‐solving information in media scholars' data interaction

Korkeamäki,

Keskustalo,

Kumpulainen

2023

Asso for Info Science & Tech

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The purpose of this study is to examine what types of domain and task‐solving information media scholars need while interacting with research data to create new knowledge. The study is situated within information interaction research in information science. The approach is user‐oriented and qualitative. The research data consist of interviews of 25 media scholars about their interactions with research data. In the analysis, deductive and inductive approaches were combined to identify domain and task‐solving information types from the interview data. The results show that media scholars needed two domain information types and three task‐solving information types while interacting with research data. The domain information types were (1) earlier research information and (2) experience‐based domain information. The task‐solving information types were (1) information about methods and tools, (2) information about rules and norms, and (3) self‐created task‐supporting information. Of these, experience‐based domain information and self‐created task‐supporting information have been less considered in prior research on domain and task‐solving information. The findings of this study are useful for providing support for data interaction. Furthermore, the study sheds light on the concepts of domain information and task‐solving information in the context of interacting with research data.

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confidence: 99%

Types of domain and task‐solving information in media scholars' data interaction

Korkeamäki,

Keskustalo,

Kumpulainen

2023

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“…Historically, the concept of everyday life has often been considered self-evident (Savolainen, 2023), and phenomena associated with everyday life have tended to be generalised, trivial, and ambiguous, leading to a lack of recognition by scholars of the importance of everyday life (Savolainen, 2017). However, everyday life is the most pervasive and enduring activity, and if information behaviour needs to be embodied in the whole life experience, a more holistic understanding of everyday life is essential (Ocepek, 2018).…”

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“…However, there are different views of the EIPrelated concept, including whether everyday should be defined by lifestyles or routine characteristics and relationships with work. Scholars have defined the nature of everyday life as routine (Heller, 2015), familiar (Garfinkel, 1964), repetitive (Scott, 2009), and so on, while Savolainen (2023) believed such an approach limits the opportunity to study novelties and changes. While Savolainen himself made it clear that it shouldn't draw a false dichotomy between work-related and non-work information seeking (Savolainen, 2023), in previous studies, everyday information seeking was analysed in non-work contexts (Savolainen, 2009).…”

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Savolainen’s everyday information practices: concept and development

Wang

2024

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Introduction. This study is based on Reijo Savolainen's pioneering work on the Everyday Life Information Seeking (ELIS) model and its evolution into the Everyday Information Practice (EIP) model and the Expanded Model of Everyday Information Practice (E-EIP), which have significantly influenced the field of information behaviour. Method. Through a literature review, this study elaborated on the core concept and outlined the development of three generations of models. Analysis. This study first summarised the concept of everyday information practice from a dual perspective that distinguished between narrow and broad perspectives and then proposed its development characteristics and future trends. Results. A broad definition of everyday life would be more advantageous for future development. The advancements in the three generations of models were proposed as the clarification of components, the avoidance of typology, the emphasis on the life-world, and the extension of practices. The new development trends may focus on information creation, the emphasis on planning and time management, and the attention to multiple roles played by individuals. Conclusion. Everyday information practice has been continuously developed and improved. It reflects a humanistic, user-centred perspective and remains a vibrant field of study.

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“…Additionally, it has led to the development of information-seeking interventions and support systems, improving the information-seeking process for users. Savolainen (2022) explores the concept of everyday life as a context for information behaviour, focusing on the characterization of work-related and non-work aspects. It conducts an evolutionary concept analysis by comparing early and contemporary approaches.…”

Section: Information Behaviour and Information Seekingmentioning

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Exploring Information Behaviour: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Educational Video Consumption among LIS Students in Three Countries

Boté-Vericad,

Minguillón,

Adilović

2023

VBH

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Abstract Purpose. The use of educational videos in higher education is progressively widespread among professors and students. Numerous digital platforms worldwide provide publicly available educational videos. This study investigates the perceptions of LIS students in three countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Spain, specifically focusing on their search for educational videos on YouTube. Additionally, it examines their habits, motivations, and reasons for searching educational videos in relation to their studies. Methodology. In this study, the authors employed the focus group technique. Two focus groups were conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina, one in Croatia, and two in Spain. The sample consisted of LIS students selected through convenience sampling. The age range of the students was approximately 19 to 25 years old. Limitations. This study has a few limitations. One of the limitations is that some students had to communicate in English, which is not their native language. While they were quite fluent, it is possible that some nuances in the interaction may have been missed. Results. The results show that LIS students have similar motivations for searching for educational videos, such as improving their knowledge and having more or new information than what is provided in class. However, there are differences in the way they consume educational videos. The number of videos available in their native language generates a different cultural approach, as well as the use of different strategies for searching for educational videos. Originality/value. This study examines the variations in information behaviour regarding the use of educational videos on YouTube among LIS students from different countries, highlighting the contrasting contexts.

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Everyday life as an evolving context of information behaviour

Cited by 9 publications

References 53 publications

Types of domain and task‐solving information in media scholars' data interaction

Types of domain and task‐solving information in media scholars' data interaction

Savolainen’s everyday information practices: concept and development

Exploring Information Behaviour: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Educational Video Consumption among LIS Students in Three Countries

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