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Analysing Information Seeking Behavior of Foreigner in Korea: Based on Cultural Differences Between the East and the West

  • Journal of the Korean Biblia Society for Library and Information Science
  • 2011, 22(2), pp.161~179
  • Publisher : Journal Of The Korean Biblia Society For Library And Information Science
  • Research Area : Interdisciplinary Studies > Library and Information Science

Lee, Jeong-Mee 1

1서울여자대학교

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ABSTRACT

This study investigated to understand how the East and the West seek information in terms of their cultural differences. It is designed to explain their cultural differences how they seek particular information when they need it in order to solve a problem in their hands. Survey and simple interview were conducted to compare their differences by sex and ages as well as cultural backgrounds. A total of 72 visitors from 9 countries were randomly selected and participated in this study. The study result shows there are different information seeking behaviors according to their cultural differences. Collected data were analyzed using PASW 18.0.

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