Talking with you...

http://ibec.ischool.washington.edu/static/ibeccat.aspx@subcat=teen%20programs&cat=projects.htm

"“Talking with You: Exploring Interpersonal Information-seeking” was recently funded by the National Science Foundation. The study explores why people turn to other people for everyday information ranging from finding new jobs and lower mortgages, to healthcare, housing, childcare, social activities, and other aspects of daily life. It aims to expand empirical and theoretical knowledge of interpersonal information-seeking with a long-term focus on devising ways for improving information systems." (IBEC, Information behaviour in Everyday Context, University of Washington)