informationparticular

Informationparticular is a neologism used in information studies to describe information content that is specifically relevant to a particular recipient, context, or purpose. The term blends information with particular to emphasize context-dependence and situational fit, as opposed to generic or universal data.

Definition and scope: Informationparticular refers to information that reduces uncertainty or increases usefulness for a defined target. It draws attention to the idea that value is not only the factual content but also how well that content matches a given reader’s prior knowledge, needs, or a specific problem to be solved.

Characteristics: Core features include context dependence, recipient-centric relevance, and selective disclosure. It interacts with related notions such as relevance, utility, and personalization, and may be considered in relation to how information is selected, organized, and presented for a specific audience or task.

Applications and implications: In education, journalism, marketing, and human-computer interaction, emphasizing informationparticular can enhance comprehension and decision making by tailoring content to the user. However, a focus on narrow contexts can introduce biases, limit broader understanding, or raise privacy concerns if sensitive inferences are used to tailor information.

Status in the literature: The term is not widely standardized and is primarily encountered in theoretical discussions rather than as a formal, recognized metric in mainstream information science. Some scholars treat it as a heuristic for evaluating usefulness or relevance. Further work is needed to formalize definitions, measurement approaches, and practical guidelines.