Stepping into strangers' homes: exploring the consumption phenomenon of home exchange
Consumer culture theory, 2016•emerald.com
… We hold an archive of textual and visual data from online home exchange platforms and,
though not directly used in our findings, it contextualises our understanding of the
phenomenon. Our project includes four case studies of home exchange organisations
based in the United Kingdom and the United States. Case studies are particularly useful in
the exploratory stage of research since they generate context dependant knowledge
essential for deep expertise within a field of inquiry (Flyvbjerg, 2006). Interviews with owners/managers …
though not directly used in our findings, it contextualises our understanding of the
phenomenon. Our project includes four case studies of home exchange organisations
based in the United Kingdom and the United States. Case studies are particularly useful in
the exploratory stage of research since they generate context dependant knowledge
essential for deep expertise within a field of inquiry (Flyvbjerg, 2006). Interviews with owners/managers …
Abstract
Purpose
Our paper is centred on exploring the experiences of opening up closed doors to strangers in the context of home exchange.
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