When materiality ‘bites back’: Digital music consumption practices in the age of dematerialization

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo Magaudda
Keyword(s):  
Point Of View ◽  
Digital Music ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cultural Goods ◽  
Theory Of Practice ◽  
Music Consumption ◽  
Practice Approach ◽  
Consumption Practices ◽  
Empirical Point

Dematerialization of artefacts and material objects is a relevant issue in consumer studies, especially when we consider the ongoing changes regarding the consumption of cultural goods. This article adopts a theory-of-practice approach to analyse the consequences of dematerialization on the practices of digital music consumption. From an empirical point of view, the article is based on data collected during research into the appropriation of digital music technologies and based on 25 in-depth narrative semi-structured interviews with young Italian digital music consumers. The analysis mainly focuses on the appropriation of three specific technologies involved into the contemporary consumption of music: the iPod, the external hard drive and the vinyl disc. In order to understand the role of materiality in the age of dematerialization, the article adopts the ‘circuit of practice’, an explicative model that enables empirical analysis and that is aimed at highlighting the changing relationships between materiality and social practices. The analysis shows that music digitalization does not mean less materiality in the actual practice of listeners, that material ‘stuffs’ still occupy a relevant position in digital music, and that materiality nowadays seems to ‘bite back’, being even more crucial in shaping consumers’ practices.

scholarly journals Brand New Consumers: A Social Practice Approach to Young Immigrants Coping with Material Culture in Italy

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 499-517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Domaneschi
Keyword(s):  
Material Culture ◽  
Social Practice ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Ethnic Identification ◽  
Theory Of Practice ◽  
The Us ◽  
Practice Approach ◽  
Consumption Practices ◽  
The Relationship

While the role of material culture in reproducing everyday routines and representations has been widely studied, only specific social groups – most of which are based in the US or Europe – have been studied qua ‘consumers’. This article draws on the heuristic potential of materiality for the analysis of consumption practices, and on Bourdieu’s theory of practice and notions of habitus and hysteresis, to explore what happens when immigrants bring their earlier dispositions to new social and material settings. Adopting the Bourdieusian notion of hysteresis, the article investigates the extent of creative adaptations enabled by the lagging of habitus. Findings from a two-year research project are presented, focusing on both verbal and visual representations of taste of a sample of young men and women of different national origins who have recently arrived in Italy. The article also discusses the potential of the photoelicitation technique in analysing social consumption practices and its overall contribution to studying the relationship between consumption practices and ethnic identification.

Customer Relationship Management System And The Development Of Customer Culture In Moroccan Banks: Case Of Alpha, Beta And Gamma

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siham Jabraoui ◽  
Hasnaa Gaber
Keyword(s):  
Point Of View ◽  
The Other ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative Survey ◽  
Alpha Beta ◽  
Empirical Point ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Can we consider customer culture as a prerequisite for the CRM success? This is the core proposition of this research, which aims to study customer culture as a determining variable in CRM projects on one hand, and to analyze the impact of these projects on the development of customer culture in three Moroccan banks on the other hand. The first proposition illustrates the first meaning of the relationship by studying the impact of a CRM project on the development of customer culture. The second illustrates the other meaning namely the role of customer culture in the implementation of a CRM project. In order to analyze these proposals from an empirical point of view, we chose to conduct a qualitative survey via semi-structured interviews with CRM project actors in three Moroccan banks: Alpha, Beta, Gamma.

scholarly journals The lawn grew too quickly! Perception of rural idyll by Czech amenity migrants

GeoScape ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Píša
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Initial Image ◽  
Rural Space ◽  
Initial Perception

Abstract The arrival of amenity migrants has significant impacts for many rural areas in economic, environmental and social terms. While the causes of relocation from cities to remote rural localities can be generally understood as attempts to change the way of life, the consequences of this phenomenon are relatively diverse. Perception of rural space from the migrant´s point of view stems partly from the so-called rural idyll, which shapes the image of the countryside across society, especially through media, tourism and recreation. This study aims to discover links between rural idyll and motivational factors of the Czech amenity migrants. Semi-structured interviews with the Czech amenity migrants have been used in order to uncover the social dimension of the phenomenon of rural idyll. Emphasis has been put both on the genesis of their relationship to the rural environment, but also on the consistency and differences between expectations and the reality of rural life. I identify the key role of tourism and recreation in shaping the initial perception of rural space, whereas the role of media is rather implicit. In the perception of amenity migrants, the initial image of rural space differed only slightly when the physical environment of rural space is considered but a mismatch is found between initial ideas about rural communities and their real experience after moving there.

Is Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation (pdia) a Re-Statement of Organization Development (od)?

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 696-715
Author(s):  
Mohsen Abu Muamar
Keyword(s):  
Political Science ◽  
Organization Development ◽  
Change Agents ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Detailed Explanation ◽  
Multi Agent ◽  
Iterative Adaptation

This study examines the emergence of Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation (pdia) and asks whether or not it is a representation of Organization Development (od). It starts by consideringpdiaas a political science phenomenon, and then moves on to consider it from an organizational point of view in light of the disciplinary backgrounds, the preferred strategies of intervention, and the role of change agents of both approaches. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five senior development officials utilizingpdiaat their work to gain a detailed explanation ofpdiain practice. In addition, the author corresponded with the co-originator ofpdia, Matt Andrews, for further analysis. During the course of the study it emerged thatpdiadoes constitute a new approach—in its focus on the gradual discovery of solutions for locally-led problems and broad engagement of multi-agent leadership groups. In addition,pdia’s emphasis on iteration facilitates learning and adjustment. Although these elements have their roots inodand other earlier approaches, the combination is genuinely innovative.

scholarly journals Social-family development: integral culture for the formation of the children of the zero program always in the municipality of Pamplona

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
Fredy Andrés Cruz - Vega ◽  
Luz Eliana Figueroa - Granados
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Right ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The research makes it possible to recognize the judgments of the users who are enrolled in the zero to always family modality and, in turn, establish the relationship they give to the program in the training of their children. The use of qualitative research for this proposal contributes or it establishes the relationship of describing and giving points of view to problems of the social educational and experiential context, the primary objective was to determine the degree of use by users of the program from zero to always family modality, in the municipality of Pamplona. It can be said that the application of this research contributes in part to diagnosing from a personal point of view the impact generated by the program in the training of minors, evidencing in it the theoretical, political and real positions in order to make them aware of the importance of training of children. The instruments used for families in certain rural areas who are the objects of study were semi-structured interviews; validated by experts from the area, they managed to produce key information for the analysis and triangulation. Thanks to the analysis units and the categories established in the interview, it was possible to focus and provide solutions to the objectives set, demonstrating the perception that the beneficiaries of the program of zero They always have in relation to the operation in rural areas of Pamplona. With the information obtained it is clear to establish the conformity of the operation of the program in terms of the role of care for families, the training of minors and the integration of society is thus how the show is getting on the right tide.

scholarly journals Advancing human rights in legally plural Africa: the role of development actors in the justice sector

Afrika Focus ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-98
Author(s):  
Giselle Corradi
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Legal Theory ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Critical Approach ◽  
Local Justice ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Empirical Point

This dissertation examines the role of justice sector aid in sub-Saharan Africa regarding the relationship between human rights and local legal orders from a normative and empirical point of view. At the normative level, it explores how socio-legal theory on legal pluralism and human rights’ cross-contextual implementation may inform the practice of development actors in the justice sector. Based on case studies in Sierra Leone and Mozambique, the research applies this body of knowledge to the analysis of empirical data on development actors' policies and interventions. The conclusion argues that the following issues deserve particular attention: the adoption of a users' perspective regarding which local justice providers are targeted by policies and interventions, consideration of how different modes of dispute processing relate to the implementation of human rights, engagement with local knowledge and a critical approach to human rights cross-contextual application.

scholarly journals Role of Corporate Communication in Boomerang

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-78
Author(s):  
Neha Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Identification ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Corporate Communication ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Purpose - The study tries to analyze the trends in alumni relations and the role of corporate communication in developing organizational identification and a positive boomerang behavior intention among former employees. The approach of the study has been from the point of view of making this process formal and emphasize on the impact of corporate communication in maintaining alumni relationships, and attracting the former talent for the organization. Methodology- An exploratory methodology was designed to capture the perceptions of current and former employees of nine multinational companies (MNCs) in India, on alumni communication practices prevailing in their organizations. Transcripts of semi-structured interviews were analyzed, coded thematically and the essence of experiences was jointly combined into one description. Findings - Study showed that corporate alumni website, personalized messages on discounts on products and services, emails, social networking platforms, alumni engagement events, leadership and value training workshops and corporate communication standards, particularly consistency, have a positive impact on organizational identification and finally inspire the former employees to rejoin the organization. Practical implications - A number of significant managerial implications are drawn from this study, for example using both corporate communication and training to influence former employees’ attitudes and decision to participate in volunteering activities or rejoin the previous employer. Still, it should be noted that the effect of corporate communication on the behaviors of former employees depend on communication standards and HR interventions in maintaining relationships with alumni. Originality/value - The results provide valuable insights from the key former and current employees perspectives into the effectiveness of alumni communication process to facilitate the recruitment of high performing employees or their involvement in other mutually beneficially activities . Further rehiring alumni is one such innovative method which when done in the right manner can provide a quick solution to the talent crunch. Paper type: Research paper.

Distinctions and boundaries: men’s talk about food celebrities

2019 ◽  
Vol 121 (2) ◽  
pp. 520-532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicklas Neuman ◽  
Lucas Gottzén ◽  
Christina Fjellström
Keyword(s):  
Point Of View ◽  
Media Representations ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Specific Position ◽  
Food Media ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore how a group of men relate to food celebrities in the contemporary Swedish food-media landscape, especially celebrity chefs on TV.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 31 men in Sweden (22–88 years of age), with different backgrounds and with a variety of interest in food.FindingsThe paper demonstrates different ways in which the men relate to food celebrities. The men produce cultural distinctions of taste and symbolic boundaries, primarily related to gender and age, but also class. Through this, a specific position of “just right” emerged. This position is about aversion to excess, such as exaggerated gendered performances or pretentious forms of cooking. One individual plays a particularly central role in the stories: Actor and Celebrity Chef Per Morberg. He comes across as a complex cultural figure: a symbol of slobbish and tasteless cooking and a symbol of excess. At the same time, he is mentioned as the sole example of the exact opposite – as a celebrity chef who represents authenticity.Practical implicationsScholars and policy makers must be careful of assuming culinary or social influence on consumers from food celebrities simply based on their media representations. As shown here and in similar studies, people relate to them and interpret their performances in a variety of ways.Originality/valueThis is one of the few studies that target the role of food celebrities in contemporary Western consumer culture from the point of view of the consumers rather than analyses of media representations.

scholarly journals Role of Corporate Communication in Boomerang

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Neha Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Identification ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Corporate Communication ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The study tries to analyze the trends in alumni relations and the role of corporate communication in developing organizational identification and a positive boomerang behavior intention among former employees. The approach of the study has been from the point of view of making this process formal and emphasize on the impact of corporate communication in maintaining alumni relationships, and attracting the former talent for the organization. Methodology- An exploratory methodology was designed to capture the perceptions of current and former employees of nine multinational companies (MNCs) in India, on alumni communication practices prevailing in their organizations. Transcripts of semi-structured interviews were analyzed, coded thematically and the essence of experiences was jointly combined into one description. Findings – Study showed that corporate alumni website, personalized messages on discounts on products and services, emails, social networking platforms, alumni engagement events, leadership and value training workshops and corporate communication standards, particularly consistency, have a positive impact on organizational identification and finally inspire the former employees to rejoin the organization. Practical implications – A number of significant managerial implications are drawn from this study, for example using both corporate communication and training to influence former employees’ attitudes and decision to participate in volunteering activities or rejoin the previous employer. Still, it should be noted that the effect of corporate communication on the behaviors of former employees depend on communication standards and HR interventions in maintaining relationships with alumni. Originality/value – The results provide valuable insights from the key former and current employees perspectives into the effectiveness of alumni communication process to facilitate the recruitment of high performing employees or their involvement in other mutually beneficially activities . Further rehiring alumni is one such innovative method which when done in the right manner can provide a quick solution to the talent crunch. Paper type: Research paper

Music Consumption and Technological Eclecticism: Investigating Generation Y’s Adoption and Uses of Music Technologies

Young ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 347-362
Author(s):  
Raphaël Nowak ◽  
Andy Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Generation Y ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Digital Music ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Sociocultural Perspective ◽  
Cassette Tape ◽  
Music Consumption ◽  
Consumption Practices

This article is interested in a techno-cultural moment usually summarized by the phrase ‘digital age’. We explore how people who belong to Generation Y and were young at the time of the development of digital music technologies have adopted and used those new technological possibilities while maintaining a relationship with other media and technologies, such as the compact disc (CD), the vinyl disc and, eventually, the cassette tape. We situate our approach against arguments that either frame digital technologies as a ‘revolution’ that swept across all other technologies or stipulate that generations are tied to particular technological innovations. Drawing on qualitative methods, we defend an argument of technological eclecticism to understand the intra-variations and nuances that define individuals’ adoption and uses of music technologies in their consumption practices. This article provides a sociocultural perspective on the uses of music technologies by individuals whose music consumption practices have been largely essentialized.

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