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Alison Yeoman
Introduction. This study explored the information practices of perimenopausal women, using the results to test the transferability of McKenzie's model of information practices in everyday life information seeking.
Method. Thirty-five in-depth semi-structured interviews. Relevant findings from a questionnaire-based, menopause clinic service-audit were included.
Analysis. Thematic data analysis of the interview transcripts using NVIVO.
Results. Participants exhibited a range of information practices which could mostly be integrated into the model. However, the different context provided a richer interpretation pointing to a more generic model of everyday information practices.
Conclusions. Testing of models is a challenging yet valid process contributing to the generation of library and information science theory.
