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| Alienation | 1 |
| Disadvantaged Environment | 1 |
| Housekeepers | 1 |
| Information Networks | 1 |
| Information Sources | 1 |
| Interviews | 1 |
| Mass Media Use | 1 |
| Social Isolation | 1 |
| Social Networks | 1 |
| Social Theories | 1 |
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| RQ | 1 |
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| Chatman, Elfreda A. | 1 |
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| Information Analyses | 1 |
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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
