Title

Internet use genres: A lens for analyzing patterns of Internet adoption in rural communities of Canada, Chile, and Vietnam

Summary

This chapter examines how rural residents in three countries—Canada, Chile, and Vietnam—appropriately use Internet technologies, based on data from previous studies at different stages of digital inclusion. It introduces the concept of “Internet use genres,” a conceptual tool combining critical technology theory, sociological phenomenology, and genre theory, to analyze how these technologies are adapted to specific social contexts. By identifying and classifying these use genres, the chapter provides insights into the recurring local factors influencing Internet adoption and highlights the potential for incorporating end-users’ choices into technological development.

 

 

 

 

 

َAuthor

Bakardjieva, M., Pavez Andonaegui, I., Correa, T., & Pham, T.

Year

2024

َThematic Area

Communication Studies

Topic

Country

Global

Region

Global

Misinformation Combatting

Cross Cutting

Place Published

APA 7th End Text Citation

Bakardjieva, M., Pavez Andonaegui, I., Correa, T., & Pham, T. (2024). Internet use genres: A lens for analyzing patterns of Internet adoption in rural communities of Canada, Chile, and Vietnam. In A. Chowdhury & G. A. Gow (Eds.), Digital communication for agricultural and rural development: Participatory practices in a post-COVID age (pp. xx-xx). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003282075