Theory of Information Poverty
Proposition 1: People who are defined as information poor perceive themselves to be devoid of any sources that might help them.
Proposition 2:Information poverty is partially associated with class distinction. That is, the condition of information poverty is influenced by outsiders who withhold privileged access to information.
Proposition 3:Information poverty is determined by self-protective behaviors which are used in response to social norms.
Proposition 4:Both secrecy and deception are self-protecting mechanisms due to a sense of mistrust regarding the interest or ability of others to provide useful information.
Proposition 5: A decision to risk exposure about our true problems is often not taken due to a perception that negative consequences outweigh benefits.
Proposition 6: New knowledge will be selectively introduced into the information world of poor people. A condition that influences this process is the relevance
of that information in response to everyday
problems and concerns.