Gratification Theory Provides a Useful Framework for Understanding the Information Seeking Behaviours and Needs of Distinct Populations

A review of: Chatman, E. A. (1991). Life in a small world: Applicability of gratification theory to information-seeking behavior. Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 42(6), 438-449. Objective – Apply gratification theory to the information-seeking behaviours and use of in...

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Main Author: Kate Zoellner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Alberta 2010-06-01
Series:Evidence Based Library and Information Practice
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Online Access:https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.php/EBLIP/article/view/6011