Digital Ethnography

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Introduction: Many Variations of Digital Ethnography

Until recently, the extension of the anthropological field to include online experiences, which began in the 1990s (Fischer 2007), appeared relatively new. Consequently, anthropologists did not unanimously agree on the appropriate methodological strategy and approach for studying online culture. Ethnographers’

The History of Ethnographic Methodologies

  Typically, we perceive theory as an ongoing progression of scholarly discussions and debates. Consequently, we readily acknowledge that comprehending theory necessitates an examination of its historical roots, encompassing both internal and external disciplinary influences. Conversely, when it comes to

Ethnography, the ‘Other’ and Metaphysics of Presence

Anthropology’s delayed interest in the internet and digital culture, compared to disciplines like sociology and other social sciences, can be attributed to the notion described by Michel-Rolph Trouillot (2003) as the relation between the discipline and the “savage slot.” According

Digital Ethnography: a (non-)linear history

  To understand the development of ethnographic methods within digital anthropology, I’d like to suggest that we look at a few examples of research and scholarly work in digital anthropology conducted in different decades starting from the 1990s when anthropology

Digital Ethngoraphy, Ethnographic Versatility, and Creativity

Ethnography, as a methodology, is known for its versatility, as it adapts to the specific context, available tools, and research topics at hand. Throughout its history, ethnography has continuously evolved in response to the changing circumstances that shape its practice.


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Digital Ethnography: Works Cited

Below you can find articles and books that guided my methodological, epistemological, and historical  understanding of digital ethnographic research:  Abidin, Crystal and  de Seta, Gabriele. 2020. Private “Messages from the Field: Confessions on Digital  Ethnography and Its Discomforts.” Journal of

Digital Ethnography: Suggested Readings

Pink, Sarah et al. 2015. “Researching Relationships”. In Digital Ethnography: Principles and Practice. London: Sage Publications. 79-99 Sage Publications In this chapter, the authors explore the diverse ways in which digital ethnography can enhanc1e our understanding of relationships. They examine

Digital Ethnography: Other Resources

Virtual Cultures in Pandemic Times (a film by Draxtor) Our Digital Selves: Virtual World and New Cultures of the Embodied Self The Digital Ethnography Research Centre at RMIT University  The Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR)

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