scholarly journals Looking for Inspiration: Understanding the Information Evaluation and Seeking Behavior of Novice Designers During Creative Idea Generation

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1793-1802
Author(s):  
Nicole Damen ◽  
Christine Toh
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Idea Generation ◽  
Actual Behavior ◽  
Generation Process ◽  
Design Information ◽  
Perceived Utility ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Novice Designers ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Information Framework

AbstractInformation usage is a key aspect of creative cognition and has been shown to influence design outcomes. The goal of this study was to investigate the information seeking behavior of student designers while validating a previously developed “Typology of Design Information” framework. Participants were asked to use and evaluate pieces of information during the idea generation process. Results show a discrepancy between the information that participants naturally sought out and their perceived utility (helpfulness) of the information. However, individually significant relationships between perceived utility and behavior were found with features generated by participants, suggesting that even though participants' perception of the utility of information pieces and their actual behavior are not related, both constructs have an identifiable influence on design outcomes. This study advances the Typology of Design Information framework by empirically exploring the link between the types of information used by novice designers and the ideas generated, and it illustrates that participants employ complex cognitive behavior when engaging with design information to generate novel ideas.

scholarly journals Patient preferences toward an interactive e-consent application for research using electronic health records

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 360-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher A Harle ◽  
Elizabeth H Golembiewski ◽  
Kiarash P Rahmanian ◽  
Janice L Krieger ◽  
Dorothy Hagmajer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Preferences ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Research Use ◽  
Health Record ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Electronic Health ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to assess patient perceptions of using an interactive electronic consent (e-consent) application when deciding whether or not to grant broad consent for research use of their identifiable electronic health record (EHR) information. Materials and Methods For this qualitative study, we conducted a series of 42 think-aloud interviews with 32 adults. Interview transcripts were coded and analyzed using a modified grounded theory approach. Results We identified themes related to patient preferences, reservations, and mixed attitudes toward consenting electronically; low- and high-information-seeking behavior; and an emphasis on reassuring information, such as data protections and prohibitions against sharing data with pharmaceutical companies. Participants expressed interest in the types of information contained in their EHRs, safeguards protecting EHR data, and specifics on studies that might use their EHR data. Discussion This study supports the potential value of interactive e-consent applications that allow patients to customize their consent experience. This study also highlights that some people have concerns about e-consent platforms and desire more detailed information about administrative processes and safeguards that protect EHR data used in research. Conclusion This study contributes new insights on how e-consent applications could be designed to ensure that patients’ information needs are met when seeking consent for research use of health record information. Also, this study offers a potential electronic approach to meeting the new Common Rule requirement that consent documents contain a “concise and focused” presentation of key information followed by more details.

Contextual Factors Influencing Information Seeking Behavior of Social Scientists

2014 ◽  
pp. 190-210
Author(s):  
Mohammed Nasser Al-Suqri
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Publication Patterns ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviors ◽  
The Impact

Many researchers in the area of information seeking behavior have highlighted the importance of context in influencing information-seeking behavior. However, few have elaborated on how contextual factors influence information-seeking in practice. This chapter explores the impact of disciplinary traditions of non-western, developing country external environments on patterns of information seeking and retrieval. Conditions that influence information seeking behaviors of social science scholars in non-western, developing countries impact research traditions, publication patterns, and subsequent formats are examined. This chapter draws on existing literature to examine the impact of contextual factors on information seeking by social science scholars as well as, on relevant findings based on research with other categories of researchers. The chapter concludes that there is substantial evidence from previous research to indicate the importance of contextual factors in influencing the information-seeking behavior of social scientists. Some of these factors are related to the nature of social science as a domain of study, while others are related to researcher’s external environment, including constraints on the availability of particular types of information.

Developing a Library Collection in Bioinformatics

2013 ◽  
pp. 130-150
Author(s):  
Victoria Martin
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Scholarly Communication ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
Library Collection ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Academic Librarianship ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Types Of Information

This chapter provides guidelines for developing a university library collection for bioinformatics programs. The chapter discusses current research and scholarly communication trends in bioinformatics and their impact on information needs and information seeking behavior of bioinformaticians and, consequently, on collection development. It also discusses the criteria for making collection development decisions that are largely influenced by the interdisciplinary nature of the field. The types of information resources most frequently used by bioinformaticians are described, specific resources are suggested, and creative options aimed at finding ways for a bioinformatics library collection to expand in the digital era are explored. The author draws on literature in bioinformatics and the library and information sciences as well as on her ten years of experience providing bioinformatics user services at George Mason University. The chapter is geared towards practicing librarians who are charged with developing a collection for bioinformatics academic programs as well as future librarians taking courses on collection development and academic librarianship.

Information Seeking Behavior of Marine Scientists in Bharathidasan University: A Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-49
Author(s):  
C. Ranganathan
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Marine Science ◽  
Science Faculty ◽  
External Resources ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Library Catalogue ◽  
Types Of Information

The study analyses the requirements for different types of information in an environment where the need for internal and external resources are in intertwined. It was found that, although there were differences in the features of the information seeking patterns of the Marine Science faculty members and Research Scholars, the behavioural characteristic were similar; and the study identified identical or very similar categories of information seeking behaviour to those of academic researchers. The results were then compared to certain minor variations concerned with awareness levels of facilities, the extent of usage of a source and the research stage at which a strategy may be employed were identified. Nonetheless, fundamental differences in information seeking behaviour could not be determined. Finally, the extent to which developments in electronic communication have had any impact on the information or communication patterns of the Marine Science faculty members and research scholars is considered. The analysis of the data thus collected, covers the use of the library collection, library catalogue, library service facilities, etc. and the information needs of the users of the library.

Developing a Library Collection in Bioinformatics

2012 ◽  
pp. 269-289 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Martin
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Scholarly Communication ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
Library Collection ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Academic Librarianship ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Types Of Information

This chapter provides guidelines for developing a university library collection for bioinformatics programs. The chapter discusses current research and scholarly communication trends in bioinformatics and their impact on information needs and information seeking behavior of bioinformaticians and, consequently, on collection development. It also discusses the criteria for making collection development decisions that are largely influenced by the interdisciplinary nature of the field. The types of information resources most frequently used by bioinformaticians are described, specific resources are suggested, and creative options aimed at finding ways for a bioinformatics library collection to expand in the digital era are explored. The author draws on literature in bioinformatics and the library and information sciences as well as on her ten years of experience providing bioinformatics user services at George Mason University. The chapter is geared towards practicing librarians who are charged with developing a collection for bioinformatics academic programs as well as future librarians taking courses on collection development and academic librarianship.

Information Seeking Behavior in Digital Environments and Libraries in Enhancing the Use of Digital Information

2013 ◽  
pp. 289-299
Author(s):  
Kaushal Chauhan ◽  
Rabindra Kumar Mahapatra
Keyword(s):  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
Library Automation ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
Digital Environments ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Types Of Information

The authors discuss in this chapter the emergence of digital library environments of the modern world. The emerging field of digital libraries brings together participants from many existing areas of research. Currently, the field lacks a clear agenda independent of these other area. It is tempting for researchers to think that the field of digital libraries is a natural outgrowth of an already known field. From a database or information retrieval perspective, digital libraries may be seen as a form of federated databases. From a hypertext perspective, the field of digital libraries could seem like a particular application of hypertext technology. From a wide-area information service perspective, digital libraries could appear to be one use of the World Wide Web. From a library science perspective, digital libraries might be seen as continuing a trend toward library automation. New concepts and applications appear fast in the information world. Current exploitation of multimedia technology is changing our understanding of the interconnections of graphics, sound, and images, and the types of information they present. Thus, we need to understand both human psyche and available technologies in order to create and to interpret new expressions. The chapter highlights the benefits of digital information and how the libraries are helpful in enhancing the use of digital information. The chapter shows that libraries can provide Internet access, electronic contents, and training to the users. It explains the changing and changed attitude of information professionals in the present scenario.

Contextual Factors Influencing Information Seeking Behavior of Social Scientists

2016 ◽  
pp. 37-57
Author(s):  
Mohammed Nasser Al-Suqri
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Publication Patterns ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviors ◽  
The Impact

Many researchers in the area of information seeking behavior have highlighted the importance of context in influencing information-seeking behavior. However, few have elaborated on how contextual factors influence information-seeking in practice. This chapter explores the impact of disciplinary traditions of non-western, developing country external environments on patterns of information seeking and retrieval. Conditions that influence information seeking behaviors of social science scholars in non-western, developing countries impact research traditions, publication patterns, and subsequent formats are examined. This chapter draws on existing literature to examine the impact of contextual factors on information seeking by social science scholars as well as, on relevant findings based on research with other categories of researchers. The chapter concludes that there is substantial evidence from previous research to indicate the importance of contextual factors in influencing the information-seeking behavior of social scientists. Some of these factors are related to the nature of social science as a domain of study, while others are related to researcher's external environment, including constraints on the availability of particular types of information.

Information seeking behavior causing satisfaction modification intentions

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 304-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rejikumar G. ◽  
Aswathy Asokan A.
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Service Encounter ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Service Encounters ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Types Of Information

Purpose Customer satisfaction in a service encounter mainly depends on quality of the service provided. However, technological advancements and higher internet usage rates led to an over dependence of customers to social media. A research to identify the role played by information in the formation of satisfaction in service encounters is warranted. Thus, this study aims to examine the importance given by customers to various types of information in evaluating a service encounter and attempts to conceptualize the hierarchical process of formation, retention and modification of customer satisfaction under perceived information importance. Design/methodology/approach Perceptions of 385 bank customers were collected on their information-seeking behavior (ISB), importance of information on satisfaction, satisfaction modification intentions (SMI) and loyalty using a structured questionnaire. A variance-based structural equation modeling helped to identify significant linkages among variables such as satisfaction developers, satisfaction retainers, satisfaction modifiers, ISB, SMI and information allied loyalty. Findings The study could identify three distinct dimensions such as developers, retainers and modifiers for satisfaction construct under perceived importance to information measured using various attributes relevant to a service setting. ISB of customer emerged as an antecedent that cause paradigm changes in satisfaction as well as loyalty feel. The study could also establish that SMI significantly moderates loyalty from satisfaction dimensions even though intensities are different. Research limitations/implications Theoretically, this study examined the manner in which information intervenes in the satisfaction–loyalty link, but many predispositions of the customer about service capabilities of the service provider might have critically influenced their modification intentions. Practical implications Providing customers with consistent and reliable information is critical to the development of stable satisfaction judgements. Understanding the true impact of information and its role in modifying satisfaction can help marketers to fine tune their strategies for effective relationship management. Now, to remain competitive, firms must constantly analyze the implications of emerging information and the importance customers assign to such information. Originality/value This paper helped marketers to identify new areas to focus their attention to ensure lasting customer loyalty.

Information Seeking Behavior among the PG Students of Goa University, Goa: A Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 71-74
Author(s):  
Padmavati Tubachi ◽  
Praveenkumar Kumbhargoudar
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Services ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Software Classification ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
Modern Era

This paper is discussing the various attitudes and behavior to seek information through library and information Services in Goa University, Goa. In technological modern era, this research is helpful to user to keep themselves updated and to provide the detail study and information regarding how many innovative services like library software, classification and cataloguing schemes, are used in library. It also indicates a detailed study on which types of information sources are available in library, which information services are provided and with the access of internet, user can get various information as per their requirements. Further, it’s showing details study which policy is adopted to attract the more users.

Cross-generational analysis of information seeking behavior of smartphone users

2017 ◽  
Vol 69 (6) ◽  
pp. 721-739 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maayan Zhitomirsky-Geffet ◽  
Maya Blau
Keyword(s):  
Predictive Factors ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Social Information ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Cognitive Information ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Behavior Types ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the predictive factors of information seeking behavior of smartphone users from the cross-generational perspective. Based on existing literature, the two most popular types of information seeking behavior of smartphone users were determined: social information seeking behavior; and functional/cognitive information seeking behavior. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire comprising 66 questions was administered online to 216 smartphone users of three age groups according to three generations: generation X, Y (millennials) and Z. Several predictive factors were examined for each of these information seeking behavior types: generation, gender, personality traits (the Big Five), daily usage time, period of ownership, various application utilization and the level of emotional gain from smartphones. Findings There is a trade-off between the two types of information seeking behavior. Also, men exhibited significantly more functional/cognitive information seeking behavior than women, and younger generations reported significantly higher emotional gain and social information seeking behavior than older generations. Interestingly, significant differences in smartphone apps’ utilization, information seeking behavior types and their predictive factors were found among users from different generations. Extraversion was positively related to social information seeking behavior only for generations X and Y, while WhatsApp usage was one of the strongest predictive factors only for generation Z. Practical implications This research has practical implications for information system design, education, e-commerce and libraries. Originality/value This is a first study that systematically examines predictive factors of the two prominent types of information seeking behavior on smartphones from the cross-generational perspective.

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