Using Virtual Focus Groups in Qualitative Research
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5455563 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Peter J Murray (0000-0002-0742-1911, School of Health and Social Welfare, Open University, United Kingdom, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1997 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 542-549 |
| Publication date | 1997-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Qualitative Health Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1049-7323 • E-ISSN: 1552-7557 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/104973239700700408 |
| OpenAlex | W2122733915 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 27 |
| References cited | 9 |
Within qualitative research, focus groups have particular strengths for gathering the breadth and depth of participants' opinions on issues specified by the researcher. This article explores the transfer of this data collection technique into another domain by the use of virtual focus groups conducted as private e-mail discussions. The author draws on his experience of conducting virtual groups to present issues in their use and to provide recommendations for researchers considering using this approach
Data collection · Focus group · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Computer Science · Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Psychology · Qualitative Research Methods and Applications
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| Unique citing works | 27 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 1999 - 2026 (28) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 27 |