Affective Facilitation
A Framework for Surfacing Lived Experiences and Harnessing Creativity in Focus Group Research
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2411366 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dimitra Dimitrakopoulou (0000-0001-8920-164X), Petros Theodorou |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Publication date | 2022-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Qualitative Methods (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1609-4069 • E-ISSN: 1609-4069 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/16094069221133225 |
| OpenAlex | W4312328973 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 21 |
In this article, we introduce the framework of Affective Facilitation to the practice of focus group research. In this context, Affective Facilitation is defined as a framework that helps researchers (1) surface and deeply understand participants' lived experiences, bearing in mind their individual differences, (2) make space for exploring common ground across their diverse backgrounds, and (3) connect with participants through empathy and compassion using active and reflective listening skills. Conceptually, the framework draws on the theoretical and philosophical strands of phenomenology, existential dialogue, holism, and Gestalt therapy. In practice, it employs graphic facilitation as a technique for fostering group learning and connection while creating a visual memory of the dialogue. We explain the implementation of this actionable framework through a case study of facilitated conversations with parents who share their lived experiences, providing insight into their perceptions, beliefs, and concerns regarding childhood vaccination. This study contributes to a growing body of work on creative, participatory, and arts-based research methods
Active listening · Context (archaeology · Creativity · Empathy · Epistemology · Facilitation · Focus group · Gestalt psychology · Lived experience · Mindfulness · Perception · Phenomenology (philosophy · Psychotherapist · Sociology · Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Psychology · Social Psychology
Gestalt Therapy
Focus Groups
Introduction to Phenomenology
Phenomenological research methods
Interpretative phenomenological analysis as a useful methodology for research on the lived experience of pain
The fifth discipline, the art and practice of the learning organization
Focus Groups as Qualitative Research
Resolving social conflicts and field theory in social science
Developing an Interpretative Phenomenological Approach to Focus Group Data
Thinking critically and creatively about focus groups
What About Focus Group Interaction Data
Designing Generative Dialogue Spaces to Enhance Focus Group Research
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |