Many of us are performing unobtrusive research every day… without even knowing it. Unobtrusive research is the process of collecting data through methods where the subject is unaware, allowing for the researcher to have little to no influence upon the research. Now after reading that definition, you may wonder how or what we do on a daily basis that can be considered unobtrusive research.
Today, millions of people worldwide are connected to some form of a social network whether it is MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, etc. We use these to stay in touch with friends, family…and to keep updated with the lives of celebrities. Some even refer to it as “stalking”, where the average person can learn the every move of what their favorite celebrity is doing throughout the day. Although some may find this interaction overwhelming and creepy, many celebrities use it to stay connected to their fans. For instance, this is what Kim Kardashian recently wrote about Twitter on her site “Twitter is the best! U guys really help me make decisions, cheer me up, but most important keep me connected to YOU! That's the best part!”
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