Editing hip-hop within youth work activities: an actor-network theory analysis

Given youth work is frequently entered into with the intention of making a difference in young people's lives, this article has been undertaken with the intention of making a difference differently. Drawing on actor-network theory, and the concept of hinterlands, influences shaping the practice of text counselling at a youth oriented helpline are discussed. This is however a contested space. There is no evidence base for such practice; but for new practices there never is. How then does novel practice come into being and become accepted? And how does this occur for people whose ways of engaging involves being neither seen nor heard? In presenting stories of practice as it is shaped there is opportunity to consider whose stories are heard and perhaps whose should be. In uncovering relations that would hold this particular practice more and less stable, scope is also provided for considering how making a difference might also be done differently.

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Reducing Uncertainty in a Human-Centered Design Approach: Using Actor-Network Theory Analysis to Establish Fluid Design Guidelines

Communications in Computer and Information Science - HCI International 2011 – Posters’ Extended Abstracts ◽

10.1007/978-3-642-22098-2_8 ◽

2011 ◽

pp. 38-42

Author(s):

Ryan Kirk ◽

Anna Prisacari

Keyword(s):

Network Theory ◽

Actor Network Theory ◽

Design Guidelines ◽

Design Approach ◽

Theory Analysis ◽

Human Centered Design ◽

Actor Network ◽

Fluid Design

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Death sentencing by Zoom: An actor-network theory analysis

Alternative Law Journal ◽

10.1177/1037969x20966147 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1037969X2096614

Author(s):

Milena Heinsch ◽

Tania Sourdin ◽

Caragh Brosnan ◽

Hannah Cootes

Keyword(s):

Network Theory ◽

Video Conferencing ◽

Actor Network Theory ◽

Limited Extent ◽

Theory Analysis ◽

Actor Network ◽

Jury Trials ◽

The World ◽

Death Sentencing

During the COVID-19 pandemic, courts around the world have introduced a range of technologies to cope with social distancing requirements. Jury trials have been largely delayed, although some jurisdictions moved to remote jury approaches and video conferencing was used extensively for bail applications. While videoconferencing has been used to a more limited extent in the area of sentencing, many were appalled by the news that two people were sentenced to death via Zoom. This article uses actor-network theory (ANT) to explore the role of technology in reshaping the experience of those involved in the sentencing of Punithan Genasan in Singapore.

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‘Looked-after’ young people's voices an actor-network theory analysis

Children s Geographies ◽

10.1080/14733285.2016.1157570 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 14 (5) ◽

pp. 603-616 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Lucy Hanson ◽

Chris Holligan ◽

Maria Adams

Keyword(s):

Network Theory ◽

Actor Network Theory ◽

Theory Analysis ◽

Actor Network

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Information Systems and Actor-Network Theory Analysis

International Journal of Actor-Network Theory and Technological Innovation ◽

10.4018/jantti.2013070101 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 1-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Tiko Iyamu ◽

Tefo Sekgweleo

Keyword(s):

Information Systems ◽

Social Context ◽

Network Theory ◽

Actor Network Theory ◽

User Requirements ◽

Theory Analysis ◽

Actor Network ◽

The Social ◽

Politics And Culture ◽

Operational Issues

Evidently, based on studies which have been conducted over the years, there exist lots more complexity than technical in the development and implementation of information systems in organisations. The complex issues are socio-technical in nature, which require a refresh examination, from social context, if different results are to be achieved. Some of the complexities which are encountered include operational issues, environmental trends, processes flow, communicative scheme, and actors’ relationship. The unpredictable nature of business and rapidly changing user requirements makes it even more difficult to develop and implement systems within budget and timeframe. Other challenges are within the social context, such as politics and culture affiliations. Through the lens of Actor-Network Theory (ANT) understanding of the social context of how information systems are developed and implemented is gained. Although ANT has been employed in many studies, it is of significant important to establishes and clarifies the factors, from the social perspective, which influences the development and implementation of information systems in organisations.

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