A Review of Methods in Information Practices Research

Abstract

Abstract:

This study aims to reveal the application of methods in existing information practicesresearch in China and abroad, with a view to providing guidance and stimulating discussion of researchmethods for future information practices. 109 pieces of empirical research literature were included inthe analysis. The coding analysis was used through 9 dimensions, including research purpose, researchlevel and research hypothesis, etc. Four results can be outlined. First, the type of research on informationpractices is dominated by exploratory research. Second, three groups - citizens, professionals andstudents-are the subjects of research on information practices, and information disadvantaged groupshave received significant attention. Third, the data themes of information practices mostly focus on theinformation practice activities, while few studies investigate the effectiveness and results triggered byinformation practices. Fourth, information practices research focuses on the contextual reality whencollecting data, and the sensitivity to social context has led to the dominance of qualitative analysis in thisfield. In the future, more methods could be integrated to explore the concept, composition, and occurrencemechanism of information practice. Meanwhile, longitudinal and dynamic research methods couldalso be used to explore the long-term information practices of different groups and to interpret people’sinformation practices based on a more comprehensive perspective.

Zhong Huan, Zhang Wei, Han Zhengbiao(School of Information Management, Nanjing Agricultural University). A Review of Methods in Information Practices Research[J]. Libraly Journal, 2023, 42(386): 20-31.

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