##  [Chatman's Theory of Information Poverty](/chatmans-theory-information-poverty) 

  ##  [Chatman's Theory of Information Poverty](https://information.quantumdictionary.io/chatmans-theory-information-poverty-0) 

  

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Definition

A sociocultural theory positing that social norms, network structures, trust relations and perceived relevance within marginalized or closed communities constrain information seeking and access—producing persistent 'information poverty' even when information resources are physically available.