This dissertation asks how can researchers more equitably design sociotechnical interventions to support the information work of sheltered emerging adults. Through two research studies, I explore the technology use in fulfilling the information needs among this population as well as how their environment impacts their strengths and information practices. I also unpack how a homeless shelter network (HSN) constrains the strengths of sheltered emerging adults. I frame the strengths of the sheltered emerging adults within the context of their broader sociotechnical system, the HSN, through two lenses – information poverty and information marginalization. My research ultimately works toward identifying opportunities for sociotechnical interventions to understand the context and support the sheltered emerging adults in their information work through a strength-driven design approach.

Creator

• Robinson Smith, Angela Danielle

DOI

• https://doi.org/10.21985/n2-k52d-jb49

Subject

• Information science

Language

• en

Alternate Identifier

• etdadmin_upload_829445
• http://dissertations.umi.com/northwestern:15619

Keyword

• homelessness
• strength-based approach
• emerging adults
• information poverty
• information work

Date created

• 2021-01-01

Resource type

• Dissertation

Rights statement

• In Copyright