Information sharing in community associations: Asian immigrants' experiences. Issue 1 (24th February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khoir, Safirotu; Du, Jia Tina; Koronios, Andy
• Is Part Of: Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology. Volume 52:Issue 1(2015)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 4
• Publication Date: 2016-02-24
• Subjects: Information sharing -- Asian immigrants -- community associations -- social media -- settlement; Information science -- Congresses; Information technology -- Congresses; Information science; Information technology; Conference papers and proceedings; 020
• DOI: 10.1002/pra2.2015.145052010094
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2373-9231

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Dealing with information in a new land is considered challenging for immigrants. Their adaptation process, including how to seek and share information, usually requires supports from several sources, including various social and community associations. This paper discusses immigrants' information sharing practices within community groups during their settlement processes. Data for analysis includes 197 questionnaires, 35 interviews, and 258 photos. The preliminary results show that Asian immigrants are involved in community associations and online links with both general and particular groupings. The main sharing activities relate to daily activities, culture and religion and knowledge/experience. The findings will provide insights of how sharing activities within community associations support immigrants' settlement.