Occupational Technologists as an Occupational Community
Ethnographic Evidence
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20508352 |
|---|---|
| Authors | DANIEL MARSCHALL (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 51-69 |
| Publication date | 2002-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Information Communication & Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1369-118X • E-ISSN: 1468-4462 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13691180110117659 |
| OpenAlex | W1988276278 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 2 |
This paper uses qualitative research data, obtained from ethnographic fieldwork at a US software development firm, to demonstrate that a group of skilled workers in the Internet economy constitute an 'occupational community'. A conceptual framework for identifying occupational communities is described, along with relevant findings from previous ethnographic research on skilled workers in computer-related occupations. The Internet technologists at the company share collaborative work practices, identify closely with one another, adopt a distinctive use of language, and possess other characteristics indicating their participation in an occupational community. These findings are part of a longitudinal research study of the firm's organizational culture. Keywords: InternetComputer ProgrammersOccupationsCorporate Culture
Ethnography · Occupational science · Physical therapy · Sociology · Anthropology · Medicine · Occupational Health and Safety Research · Psychology · Occupational Therapy
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,26 |
| Citation span | 2003 - 2016 (14) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |