Information behaviour research for what? The role of information behaviour research in addressing societal challenges

Olof Sundin; Noora Hirvonen; Aylin Imeri; Dirk Lewandowski; Ola Pilerot

doi:10.18452/25290

Abstract

The panel initiates a discussion on the role of information behaviour research in addressing major
challenges facing our society. These include climate change, political extremism, and health threats –
in many of which information plays a crucial role. The panel asks, first, what is the role and
responsibility of information behaviour research in addressing societal challenges, and second, is there
a risk of jeopardising the conceptual coherence of the research field if information behaviour
researchers to a greater extent direct their research to address major societal challenges? In the panel,
five panelists will present their specific position to the questions after which all attendees are invited to
participate in the discussion. A broad audience is expected, as the topic should be of interest to
everyone at the conference.

Original language	English
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.18452/25290
Publication status	Published - 2022 Sept
Event	Information Seeking in Context: The Information Behavior Conference - Germany, Berlin Duration: 2022 Sept 26 → 2022 Sept 29 https://pages.cms.hu-berlin.de/ibi/isic-2022/

Conference

Conference	Information Seeking in Context
Abbreviated title	2022
City	Berlin
Period	2022/09/26 → 2022/09/29
Internet address	https://pages.cms.hu-berlin.de/ibi/isic-2022/

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Information Studies

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Lundin, S. (PI), Liu, R. (Researcher), Sundin, O. (Researcher), Söderström, K. R. (Researcher), Eleonorasdotter, E. (Researcher), Andersson, C. (Researcher), Lenander, C. (Researcher) & Persson, A. (Researcher)
Stiftelsen Marcus och Amalia Wallenbergs Minnesfond
2021/07/01 → 2024/12/31
Project: Research

Information Seeking in Context
Sundin, O. (Presenter)
2022 Sept 26 → 2022 Sept 29
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference

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Why do we choose the Internet instead of the doctor next door? The Internet as a site for medicines in grey zones.

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