Design ethnography in information systems

Datos Bibliográficos

ID5773722
AutoresR 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)
Año2014
Volumen25
Número1
Páginas23-46
Fecha de publicación2014-12-12
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaInformation Systems Journal (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1350-1917 • E-ISSN: 1365-2575
EditorialWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/isj.12055
OpenAlexW1523159543
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas11
Referencias citadas66

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