The searcher may feel uncertain and confused due to the wide berth of information available on any given topic.

The Affective Experience: Exploration Stage of the Information Search Process

Through each stage of the Information Search Process, users are likely navigating certain feelings including uncertainty, interest, or confidence.

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The ISP model identifies three domains of experience common to each stage: 
- the affective (feelings)
- the cognitive (thoughts)
- the physical (actions)

Domains of Experience in the Information Search Process

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Information Search Process

Information Search Process Stages and Domains Model 

Through each stage of the Information Search Process, users are likely navigating certain feelings including uncertainty, interest, or confidence. 

The Affective Experience in Information Search Process

Through each stage of the Information Search Process, users engage their cognitive process using their personal knowledge and interpretations of the information content.

The Cognitive Experience in Information Search Process

Through each stage of the Information Search Process, users perform actions that direct their search process like clicking on certain sources over others, using hyperlinks, engaging filters, etc..

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