Precincts and Prospects in the Use of Focus Groups in Social and Behavioral Science Research

Bibliographic Data

ID12392176
AuthorsDominic Sagoe (0000-0002-1902-9378, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, corresponding author)
Year2015
Publication date2015-01-20
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueQualitative Report (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1052-0147 • E-ISSN: 2160-3715
PublisherNova Southeastern University (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.46743/2160-3715/2012.1784
OpenAlexW2119331486
LanguageEN
Citations received16
References cited2

Over the past few years, the focus group method has assumed a very important role as a method for collecting qualitative data in social and behavioural science research. This article elucidates theoretical and practical problems and prospects associated with the use of focus groups as a qualitative research method in social and behavioural science research. The core uses of focus groups in social and behavioural science research are discussed. In addition, the strengths and limitations of employing focus groups in social and behavioural science research are elucidated. Furthermore, the article discusses practical recommendations for strengthening the focus group method in social and behavioural science research

Behavioural sciences · Focus (optics · Focus group · Qualitative research · Social group · Social research · Social science · Sociology · Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods · Psychology · Social Psychology

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