Diffusion Theory: A Review and Test of a Conceptual Model in Information Diffusion.

Chatman, Elfreda A.

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Publication Date: 1986

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Diffusion Theory: A Review and Test of a Conceptual Model in Information Diffusion.

Chatman, Elfreda A.

Journal of the American Society for Information Science, v37 n6 p377-86 Nov 1986

Reports on a study of the awareness, use, and diffusion of job information in a low-income population as a test of diffusion theory. A review of the literature is included and major models are reexamined with information rather than technology as the innovation. Implications for librarians are discussed. (EM)

Descriptors: Access to Information, Diffusion (Communication), Economically Disadvantaged, Information Seeking, Information Utilization, Innovation, Job Search Methods, Library Services, Low Income Groups, Models, Public Libraries, Qualitative Research, User Needs (Information), Users (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Comprehensive Employment and Training Act

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