“Where did you read that?” External sources of information and patients perceptions of prognostic goals.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e24166-e24166
Author(s):  
Rushad Patell ◽  
David Johnson Einstein ◽  
Eric James Miller ◽  
Jennifer Halleck ◽  
Laura Dodge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Tumor Response ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
External Information ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Moderate Amount ◽  
Cancer Society ◽  
Amount Of Information ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
External Sources

e24166 Background: Patients receiving palliative cancer treatment frequently misperceive likelihood of benefits/toxicity. Physicians fear that external sources of information regarding treatment enhance misperceptions and complicate decision-making. We investigated the sources of external information used, how much it affects patients' misperception and influences their treatment choices. Methods: We prospectively surveyed patients with advanced solid cancers and their oncologists regarding benefits/risks of palliative therapies including likelihood of tumor response and toxicity. Patients reported information-seeking behavior pre-treatment. We compared patients’ perceptions of benefits/risks to that of their oncologists. Results: Across four disease groups, 119 eligible patients enrolled. Their median age was 65 years (range 59–73), 55% were male, and 56% had undergone prior treatment. Treatments included chemotherapy (61%), targeted therapy (15%), and immunotherapy (24%). Over two thirds, 69% of participants stated that they wanted as much as possible information from their oncologist, and nearly all (95%) stated that they felt the amount of information provided by their clinician was “just right.” However, 60% wanted at least a moderate amount of information from external sources, and 58% reported obtaining information from sources other than their oncologist. The most common external sources of information used by participants were printed materials (35%), word of mouth (26%), the American Cancer Society (24%), and WebMD (21%). Nearly one in 3 (31%) of participants felt the information from external sources influenced their decisions more than a small amount. There was no correlation between self-education and misperception of tumor response (coefficient -0.04 p = 0.6) or of treatment toxicity (coefficient 0.05, p = 0.6) relative to their treating physicians’ estimates. Conclusions: While many patients sought information from external sources, most felt they were not substantially influenced by this information. Almost all felt their oncologists provided them with adequate information. Information-seeking behavior was not associated with greater misperception regarding the treatment goals/expectations. Thus, despite a common concern about misinformation in external information sources, oncologists should support patients who seek such sources and discuss their findings.

Information seeking behaviour ofArab social science and humanities postgraduates: Adescriptive study

2021 ◽  
pp. 116-137
Author(s):  
Ahmed Maher Khafaga Shehata ◽  
Amr Hassan Fatouh Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Search Engines ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
English Language ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Social Sciences And Humanities ◽  
Seeking Behavior

The purpose of this paper is to report the findings of a study of information-seeking behavior among a group of Arab postgraduate students in social science and humanities disciplines. The paper also explores information-seeking styles and examines how information seeking is affected by external factors. The study employed a qualitative approach to explore informationseeking behavior in the sample and the sources of information used to obtain scholarly information. A sample of 33 participants was interviewed to elucidate the information-seeking behavior of the Arabic language speakers. The analysis of the interviews revealed that the participants use different methods to find information on the internet. These methods vary from using search engines to using sites that provide pirated scholarly papers. The data showed that most of the sample students use search engines and databases provided by their universities, but they should be trained in research ethics to avoid unacceptable research practices. The results also indicate that searching in other languages represents a challenge for Arab postgraduates in the social sciences and humanities. This study was conducted with social science and humanities postgraduates as part of a series of studies aiming to explore Arab language speakers' scholarly practices. The information-seeking behavior of science disciplines may differ, as the teaching language is mainly in English. This study contributes to the field by expanding our understanding of how non-English language speakers seek scholarly information and what sources are used to obtain the scholarly papers.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Information Seeking Behaviour for Halal Food Products Among Malaysian Muslim Consumers: A Conceptual Framework

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Firas S. Omari ◽  
Norhidayah Azman ◽  
Roesnita Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Halal Food ◽  
Potential Factors

In the new global economy, information seeking behavior of halal food products has become a central issue for Muslims. Muslims in Malaysia form two-third of the entire population who makes the significance of consuming halal food products. This paper presents a conceptual framework on the information seeking behavior of Malaysian Muslim consumers while searching for halal food products. This conceptual framework presents the potential factors that might influence the information seeking behavior for halal food products among Malaysian Muslim consumers. This paper assumes that there is a relationship among human information attributes, namely: attitude, habit and awareness of individual and sources of information as factors that may lead to an effective information searching process. This study provides insights into how Malaysian Muslim consumers seek information for a halal food product that offers an effective searching process.

Profiling information-seeking behavior of mosque speechmakers in Upper Egypt

2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (8/9) ◽  
pp. 635-652
Author(s):  
Essam Mansour
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Significant Group ◽  
Upper Egypt ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
The Web

Purpose The purpose of this paper is attracting attention to the use of information by mosque speechmakers (MSs) in the Islamic and Arabic world, specifically in Upper Egypt. Design/methodology/approach This study used a survey, which was conducted from September to November 2019. A structured questionnaire was designed in Arabic and distributed to the mosques that were chosen as a sample to represent all the mosques of Upper Egypt. The researcher sampled 5% (n = 421) of the total of 8,421 mosques in Upper Egypt. Findings The findings showed the majority of the MSs in Upper Egypt are to be older (from 36 to 60 years, educated [mostly with BA degrees]), married and with an average monthly income over LE 3,500. Almost all MSs were strongly looking for information to make specific/general research, to make a religious lecture and be aware of contemporary events. The most frequently used sources of information by MSs were biographies, books, mass media, references and the Web. Most of the MSs had been using information heavily. The highest percentage of them spent from 7 to 12 h a week searching for information. MSs preferred the use of printed sources of information to those non-print sources. Mobile apps, followed by the Web and information databases were the most significant technological tools used by MSs. MSs’ efficiency level of using English was good and a reasonable number of them indicated that they were not good at speaking other languages, such as French. The home/personal library and the special library were the most important types of libraries used by MSs. The unaffected role of the library to access information, followed by the use of foreign languages to access some sources of information, as well as the use of technology, were the most significant problems faced by MSs when searching for information. Research limitations/implications This paper investigates the topic of MSs’ use of and access to information. This topic, unfortunately, has limited previous research, particularly in the Arabic and Islamic environment. Practical implications This paper provides valuable insight into the information behavior of a very significant client group, namely, MSs. Originality/value Being one of the very few studies conducted on these beneficiaries of information in the Arab and Islamic environment, this study is considered a unique one among several studies conducted in the area of the information-seeking behavior, especially with such a significant group of information users/seekers in such influencing environment in the world. The findings of this study may help in a better understanding of the information-seeking behavior of the MSs.

Information Strategies of Fine Art Collectors, Gallerists, and Trendsetters

2005 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernad Batinic
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Art Market ◽  
Second Step ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Descriptive Data ◽  
Art Collectors ◽  
Information Strategies ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
The Media

The objective of this article is to identify the strategies and information sources used by gallery owners and people who are particularly interested in the art market to obtain information about artists and their works, and how they use this information to evaluate an artist's significance. The survey was carried out at the international art fair “Art de Cologne.” One hundred three people participated in this study, of which 25 were gallery owners. The descriptive data analysis reveals many differences between the gallery owners and people interested in the art market. In a second step, a model for trendsetting in the field of arts is proposed. According to this proposal, such a model should be able to identify significant artists of the future at an early point in their career. Key features of trendsetters are their pronounced information-seeking behavior and their intensive use of the media to inform themselves about art. They are able to categorize innovative artists into the correct existing art-trends, and furthermore they are interested in telling people in their sphere about their discoveries. The results of this study show a significant positive correlation between trendsetting and knowledge about art. Major trendsetters inform themselves about arts using specialist journals and the Internet, but reject friends and acquaintances as sources of information.

Information Seeking Behaviour of M. Ed. Students in the University of Kerala

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-12
Author(s):  
Merrin Vimal ◽  
B. Mini Devi
Keyword(s):  
Search Engine ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Project Work ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Information Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Library Resources ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
The University

This paper deals with the analysis of information seeking behavior of M.Ed. students in the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. A sum of 169 M Ed students were drawn for conducting the study with an objective to identify the sources of information searched by M.Ed. students, need and preferences for e-resources and print resources. The study showed that M. Ed. students seek information mostly for general awareness, preparing for seminar paper, doing assignments and for preparing project work. The most essential reference sources for the sample is the encyclopedia, Yearbooks, Dictionaries and Manuals. E-resources are preferred more by the M Ed students than the Print resources. Google is most preferred search engine. The results of the study emphasize the need for better orientation about library resources and services among all categories of students for developing information seeking habits.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOR ON ACCESS TO PREFERENTIAL GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT BY SPECIAL GROUPS (YOUTH AND WOMEN) IN NAIROBI COUNTY KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Jackline Muthoka ◽  
Prof. Mike Iravo
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Government Procurement ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Empowerment Theory ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Special Groups ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Purpose: The main aim of this study was to investigate influence of information seeking behavior on access to preferential government procurement by special groups (youth and women) in Nairobi county Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to; to determine the extent to which influence of sources of information has on access to preferential government procurement by Special Groups (Youth and Women) In Nairobi County ,to assess the extent to which type of information has on preferential Government Procurement by Special Groups (Youth and Women) In Nairobi County Kenya, to investigate the purpose of information has on preferential government procurement by special groups (youth and women) in Nairobi county Kenya.to assess the influence of frequency of information on preferential government procurement by special groups (youth and women) in Nairobi county Kenya.Methodology: The study was based on the public interest theory, transaction cost theory and youth empowerment theory. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The study targeted the 150 special group’s youth and women in Kenya. The study used descriptive survey design. The study used primary data collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. The study used the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) computer software for analysis. The statistics generated included descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Microsoft excel was used to complement SPSS especially in production of diagrams and tables. A multiple linear regression model was used to test the significance of the influence of the independent variables on the dependent variable. The analyzed data was presented in frequency tables and charts.Results: The study found out that source of information and Preferential Government Procurement are positively and significant related (r=0.196, p=0.000), type of information and Preferential Government Procurement are positively and significantly related (r=0.191, p=0.000). It was further established that purpose of information and Preferential Government Procurement were positively and significantly related (r=0.099, p=0.005).  Similarly, frequency of information and Preferential Government Procurement were positively and significantly related(r=0.165, p=0.001).Recommendation: The study recommends that PPOA should roll out youth and women based training for all members of staff dealing with any procurement matters. The training should focus on formal tools and methods of procurement friendly to youth and women participation.

scholarly journals INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR STUDENT IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION STUDENT IN INDONESIA UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION

Edulib ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Desviana Siti Solehat ◽  
Doddy Rusmono ◽  
Gema Rullyana
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Education Student ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Abstrak: Sulitnya mencari literatur bahasa asing di perpustakaan menjadi masalah bagi mahasiswa departemen bahasa asing dalam memenuhi kebutuhan informasi akademiknya. Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini secara umum adalah untuk mengetahui perilaku pencarian informasi mahasiswa Departemen Pendidikan Bahasa Asing Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia dalam memenuhi kebutuhan informasinya. Tujuan khusus penelitian ini adalah (1) untuk mengetahui informasi apa yang diperlukan mahasiswa DPBA, (2) untuk mengetahui asal sumber informasi mahasiswa DPBA, (3) untuk mengetahui perilaku pencarian informasi mahasiswa DPBA, dan (4) untuk mengetahui hambatan yang timbul dalam melakukan pencarian informasi. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan model studi kasus. Penentuan subjek penelitian dilakukan dengan teknik purposive sampling.  Informan dalam penelitian ini adalah 12 mahasiswa dari enam departemen bahasa asing yang berbeda yakni Departemen Pendidikan Bahasa Arab, Departemen Pendidikan Bahasa Jepang, Departemen Pendidikan Bahasa Jerman, Departemen Pendidikan Bahasa Perancis, Departemen Pendidikan Bahasa Korea, dan Departemen Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara dan studi dokumentasi. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara dan analisis data yang telah dilakukan peneliti, maka hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa membutuhkan informasi berupa buku penunjang seperti buku teks, modul, video dan rekaman, literatur mengenai kebudayaan, kesusastraan, dan tata bahasa. Sumber informasi yang digunakan mahasiswa adalah ruang baca, buku, internet, dan sumber manusia. Kemudian, perilaku pencarian informasi mahasiswa adalah dengan starting, chaining, browsing, differentiating, extracting, verifying, dan ending, serta hambatan internal dan eksternal yang dialami mahasiswa. Kata Kunci : Kebutuhan Informasi, Perilaku Pencarian Informasi, Sumber Informasi Abstract. Based on the result of observation, the students of foreign language departements find the dificulty for finding foreign languages literature. It becomes a main problem for them to fulfill their information needs, especially for supporting their academic needs. Generally, this research aims to determine the information seeking behavior of foreign language departement' students. Meanwhile, the specific purposes of this research are 1) determining types of information those are needed by the students of DFLE, 2) finding the sources of information those are needed by them, 3) knowing the information seeking behavior of DFLE students, and 4) determining the obstacles when seking information. This research is done by using descriptive qualitative and case sudy model.. Purposive sampling is used for selecting informants. There are twelve informants from six different foreign language departements, those are departement of arabic language education, departement of japanese language education, departemen of germanic language education, departement of french language education, departement of korean language education, and departement of english language education. Interview and document study are chosen as techniques of collecting data. The result shows that text books, module, video and record, literature about cultures and grammar are kind of library collection those are needed by them. Reading room, books, and internet, and human explanation are the sources they used to get information. The information seeking behavior of students are starting, chaining, browsing, differentiating, extracting, verifying, and ending. Barrier of seeking information come from internal and external.Keywords : Information Needs, Information Seeking Behavior, Information Sources  

scholarly journals Health Information Behavior of Expectant and Recent Fathers

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 313-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily M. Cramer
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Information Behavior ◽  
Information Seeking Behavior ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
And Child Health

Given the importance of paternal involvement in maternal and child health, the current investigation takes a closer look at expectant and recent (E/R) fathers’ health information behavior during pregnancy, childbirth, and child care. A total of 186 E/R fathers (68 low-income) completed a survey gauging information needs, sources of information, and information-seeking behavior. Results are summarized in four statements that may help low-income E/R fathers get the information they need during a partner’s pregnancy or after a child is born: (a) paternal information needs are diverse, (b) information needs change across stages of child development, (c) interpersonal sources are important before and after birth, and (d) relationships matter.

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