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Design ethnography in information systems

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ID5773722
AuthorsR Baskerville (0000-0003-2860-5215, Georgia State University), Richard L Baskerville (Georgia State University Atlanta GA USA), Michael Myers (0000-0001-8525-6395, University of Auckland), Michael D Myers (University of Auckland Auckland New Zealand)
Year2014
Volume25
Issue1
Pages23-46
Publication date2014-12-12
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInformation Systems Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1350-1917 • E-ISSN: 1365-2575
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/isj.12055
OpenAlexW1523159543
LanguageEN
Citations received11
References cited66

Until recently, most ethnographic research in information systems has been based on the traditional anthropological model of ethnography. In this traditional model of ethnography, one of the most important data-gathering techniques is participant observation. The ethnographer observes and participates but does not actively seek to change the situation. In recent years, however, a new type of ethnographic research has emerged - one that can be called design ethnography. Design ethnography is where the researcher goes beyond observation and actively engages with people in the field. Our view is that design ethnography has much potential for research in information systems. It is a new form of engaged scholarship that bridges the gap between ethnographic research and design science research

Participant observation · Information Systems Theories and Implementation · Innovative Human-Technology Interaction · Usability and User Interface Design

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Unique citing works11
Citations per year1,22
Citation span2017 - 2026 (10)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 11
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