The searcher may feel uncertain or apprehensive in this stage.

The Affective Experience: Initiation Stage of the Information Search Process

Feelings of optimism and readiness to start searching are common.

The Affective Experience: Selection Stage of the Information Search Process

The searcher builds confidence as they refine their focus and progress to finding the information needed. 

The Affective Experience: Formulation Stage of the Information Search Process

The searcher's interest in the topic may increase as they find new sources and learn new things about their topic. 

The Affective Experience: Collection Stage of the Information Search Process

During the Presentation Stage of the Information Search Process, the searcher may feel relief or satisfaction if they feel they have accomplished their goal for the search. Alternatively, they may experience disappointment if they did not find the information they were looking for.

The Affective Experience: Presentation 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 

The Affective Experience in Information Search Process

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

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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