Rhythms of moving in and between digital media: a study on video diaries of young people with physical disabilities

Kaur, Herminder; Saukko, Paula; Lumsden, Karen

Abstract

This article develops a new framework for analysing digital media use and access by drawing on the concepts of ‘rhythm’ and ‘wayfaring.’ It unravels how young people with physical disabilities move in and between digital media devices, online sites and activities in an embodied and rhythmic way that happens at a fast or slow pace. The framework is used to analyse the video diaries of three male secondary school students with physical disabilities on their use of digital media at home. We propose methodological advances in studying digital media use as dynamic movement and provide alternative insights on digital inequalities.

Citation

Kaur, H., Saukko, P., & Lumsden, K. (2018). Rhythms of moving in and between digital media: a study on video diaries of young people with physical disabilities. Mobilities, 13(3), 397-410. https://doi.org/10.1080/17450101.2017.1355349

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jul 4, 2017
• Online Publication Date: Aug 7, 2017
• Publication Date: May 4, 2018
• Deposit Date: Oct 9, 2019
• Journal: Mobilities
• Print ISSN: 1745-0101
• Electronic ISSN: 1745-011X
• Publisher: Routledge
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 13
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 397-410
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17450101.2017.1355349
• Keywords: Geography, Planning and Development; Sociology and Political Science; Demography
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/2792401
• Publisher URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17450101.2017.1355349
• Additional Information: Peer Review Statement: The publishing and review policy for this title is described in its Aims & Scope.; Aim & Scope: http://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?show=aimsScope&journalCode=rmob20