Browsing by Subject "nettikeskustelu"

Aims. The purpose of this study was to identify the current state of mangling based on web discussions. The theoretical reference frame is formed by review on the history and present day of mangling. In theory part, mangling is presented broadly from the basis of home economics point of view: through the effects of everyday life, time use, space planning, as well as through developments of home appliances and materials. The main question of the study is to find out what is the current state of mangling based on the web discussions? The second and third question searches answers to the meanings and aims given for mangling. Methodology. The study was a qualitative research based on home economics, cultural study and virtual ethnography. The research is ethnographically partially empirically oriented research. The data consists of the internet online discussions and newsgroups that deal with mangling. The data was collected from a total of seven different Internet forums which were in websites of four different media and one organization. Total material was 253 comments. Analysis method was content analysis. Results and conclusions. There were both positive and negative meanings associated with mangling. In the whole material, there was a strong division to supporters and opponents of mangling. To summarize mangling divided opinions. The most common aims for mangling were: to reduce dusting of textiles, ironing, to make linen shiny and saving closet space. The data had more reasons for why not mangle than reasons for mangle. The most common reasons for why not mangle were: lack of time, other equipment, lack of space at home and the development of materials. It seems like mangling is individual choice. Those who wanted to mangle prioritized it in their use of time, money and living space as well it was a skill they wanted to handle. Mangling was a hobby and a source of pleasure.