Information poverty subtleties of a small-scale farming community in KwaZulu-Natal

IF 2 4区管理学 Q2 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

Information Development Pub Date : 2024-03-20 DOI:10.1177/02666669241237248

Nombuso Phamela Zondi, Ntando Nkomo, Smangele Pretty Moyane

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the information poverty subtleties of a small-scale farming community in KwaZulu-Natal. The objectives of the study were to determine the information needs of the selected small-scale farmers and to determine the factors that influenced the information poverty of the selected small-scale farmers. The study was guided by Elfreda Chatman's theory of information poverty. An exploratory research design employing purposive and convenience sampling selected twenty-six small-scale farmers who participated in the focus group discussions. Data obtained was analysed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed a variety of unmet information needs. The causal factors included a lack of financial resources, government support, outdated beliefs, and geographic disadvantage. The research has implications for the execution of development initiatives aimed at providing small-scale farmers with access to information products and services to eliminate information poverty.

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夸祖鲁-纳塔尔省一个小型农业社区的信息贫困奥妙

本研究的目的是考察夸祖鲁-纳塔尔省一个小规模农业社区信息贫困的微妙之处。研究的目标是确定所选小规模农户的信息需求，并确定影响所选小规模农户信息贫困的因素。研究以 Elfreda Chatman 的信息贫困理论为指导。研究采用了探索性研究设计，通过有目的的抽样和方便抽样，选出了 26 名参加焦点小组讨论的小规模农户。对所获得的数据进行了专题分析。研究结果显示了各种未得到满足的信息需求。其成因包括缺乏财政资源、政府支持、观念陈旧和地理位置不利。这项研究对执行旨在为小规模农户提供信息产品和服务以消除信息贫困的发展计划具有重要意义。

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来源期刊

Information Development INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE-

CiteScore

5.10

自引率

5.30%

发文量

期刊介绍： Information Development is a peer-reviewed journal that aims to provide authoritative coverage of current developments in the provision, management and use of information throughout the world, with particular emphasis on the information needs and problems of developing countries. It deals with both the development of information systems, services and skills, and the role of information in personal and national development.