_HighVoltage_
Captain Volvo
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- Aug 5, 2006
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- 1998 Volvo S70 T5M
As many of you know, I am currently in a Master's program of Communication. This semester I have decided to embark on a qualitative study that involves us as a community.
The main focus and object of analysis is - does, and if so how, our affinity for cars (and Top Gear by extension) affect our social identities and communicative actions with others.
To look for answers I will look at the ways we interact on the boards and how the discussions are affected by this affinity and expertise in things automotive (don't worry, the NSFW section is off limits since it is not accessible to the general public). But most importantly, I would like to ask for volunteers for brief interviews (15-20 minutes, over skype or PM here). I would like to hear your opinions on the issue - has the fact that you like cars affected your social life, and in what ways - beneficial or detrimental? To what extent do you identify as a "car person" and what does this mean to you? Does Top Gear affect the way you interact with family members and friends? These are just examples of the questions I will be looking at.
Identities will be kept private and personal information will not be disclosed.
So what do you guys and girls think? Anyone want to help me out and participate?
While it is a relatively small case study, it has potential to speak about a much bigger phenomenon - car enthusiasts in general.
The main focus and object of analysis is - does, and if so how, our affinity for cars (and Top Gear by extension) affect our social identities and communicative actions with others.
To look for answers I will look at the ways we interact on the boards and how the discussions are affected by this affinity and expertise in things automotive (don't worry, the NSFW section is off limits since it is not accessible to the general public). But most importantly, I would like to ask for volunteers for brief interviews (15-20 minutes, over skype or PM here). I would like to hear your opinions on the issue - has the fact that you like cars affected your social life, and in what ways - beneficial or detrimental? To what extent do you identify as a "car person" and what does this mean to you? Does Top Gear affect the way you interact with family members and friends? These are just examples of the questions I will be looking at.
Identities will be kept private and personal information will not be disclosed.
So what do you guys and girls think? Anyone want to help me out and participate?
While it is a relatively small case study, it has potential to speak about a much bigger phenomenon - car enthusiasts in general.
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