Domestication_theory

Domestication theory tries to describe the processes by which new technology is \'tamed\' or appropriated by its users. First, technologies are integrated into everyday life and adapted to daily practices. Secondly, the user and its environment change and adapt accordingly.

Domestication theory makes a distinction between the following different concepts:

• Commodification
• Appropriation
• Conversion

These three elements are not very easy to distinguish; they show continuous overlap.

References

• Habib, Laurence (2005). Domesticating learning technologies in a higher education institution: a tale of two virtual learning environments. In: Bjarnø, Vibeke (ed.) New Teaching and Learning Practices: Experiences with e-Learning Projects at Oslo University College 1998-2005. Oslo, Norway: Oslo University College. ISBN 82-579-4433-5. pp. 79-87

• Lie, Merete, & Sørensen, Knut (Eds.). (1996). Making technology our own? Domesticating technology into everyday life. Oslo: Scandinavian University Press.

• Punie, Yves (2000). Domesticatie van informatie- en communicatietechnologie. Adoptie, gebruik en betekenis van media in het dagelijks leven: Continue beperking of discontinue bevrijding? Ph.D. Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel.

• Silverstone, Roger, Hirsch, Eric (Eds.) (1992). Consuming Technologies : Media and information in domestic spaces. London/New York: Routledge

External links

• Short introduction and overview

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