transitions
一种理论概念（以 Ruthven 的 transitions theory 为代表），描述个体在生活转变中经历的心理阶段及其信息行为；通常划分为 understanding（理解）、negotiating（协商）、resolving（解决）三阶段。
English Definition
"A theoretical concept (notably Ruthven's transitions theory) describing how individuals move through psychological stages of life change and the information behaviors associated with each stage, often distinguished into understanding, negotiating, and resolving."
用法说明 · 针对中文母语者
HCI 中常用于分析育儿、教育、健康、移民等过渡场景。可作可数名词（a transition）或复数（transitions）。
常见错误
- ·把 transitions 误读为'技术迁移'；该词指更广义的人生阶段过渡
真实用例 · 3 条
"We utilize Ruthven's transitions theory which distinguishes the transition based on the psychological stages of the person experiencing it and the subsequent information seeking strategies in each stage (understanding, negotiating, and resolving)."
"They are navigating through transitions, movements between life stages that involve changes to identity and behavior."
"Previous work studying transitions have discussed contexts such as parenting, education, and health, using transitions as a method to explain these changing life stages."