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Peer reviewedChatman, Elfreda A. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1996
Proposes a theory of information poverty based on four concepts that serve as the basis for defining an impoverished life-world: risk taking, secrecy, deception, and situational relevance. A conceptual framework that links the world of the information-poor, the outsiders, with a world of insiders, is developed. Contains 64 references. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Deception, Disadvantaged Environment, Economically Disadvantaged, Information Needs
Peer reviewedChatman, Elfreda A. – RQ, 1990
Alienation theory was applied to a study of information behavior among 51 janitors. Results showed that they lack an informal information network because of their work schedule, and a perception that their neighbors are undesirable associates and no more informed than they are. (34 references) (EAM)
Descriptors: Alienation, Disadvantaged Environment, Housekeepers, Information Networks
Peer reviewedChatman, Elfreda A.; Pendleton, Victoria E. M. – Reference Librarian, 1995
Addresses information-seeking behavior within an information-poor life style; examines knowledge gap theory and the role of interpersonal sources. Concludes that mass media do not respond to the needs of the poor. (AEF)
Descriptors: Behavior, Disadvantaged Environment, Information Seeking, Information Sources
