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http://dx.doi.org/10.16981/kliss.52.2.202106.275

Tweens' Information Needs and Information Practices on YouTube  

Kim, Ji-Hyun (한남대학교 문헌정보학과)
Koo, Joung Hwa (한남대학교 문헌정보학과)
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Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society / v.52, no.2, 2021 , pp. 275-301 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of the research is to find out both what information tweens (12~14 years old adolescents) need and how they use YouTube to satisfy with their information needs. In order to achieve the goal, the research collected the data by conducting a survey on tweens (N=130) and analyzed the data with statistical processes. The research found out some significant results: first, tweens frequently use the informaton on YouTube and search for leisure information most often. Second, tweens search for information on YouTube because of ease and convenience on learning information even though they do not trust the information on YouTube. Third, tweens regard that YouTube play the role as a significant information source and searching tool, and use information on YouTube because the information on YouTube are composed of easy-to-understand video format. On the basis of the results, the research suggests and discusses how information organization such as public or school libraries provide information services for youth groups effectively.
Keywords
Tweens; YouTube; Information Needs; Information Practices; Everyday Life Information Seeking;
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