Description
Book SynopsisThe Understanding Research series focuses on the process of writing up social research. The series is broken down into three categories: Understanding Statistics, Understanding Measurement, and Understanding Qualitative Research. The books provide researchers with guides to understanding, writing, and evaluating social research. Each volume demonstrates how research should be represented, including how to write up the methodology as well as the research findings. Each volume also reviews how to appropriately evaluate published research. Focus Group Discussions addresses the challenges associated with conducting and writing focus group research. It provides detailed guidance on the practical and theoretical considerations in conducting focus group discussions including: designing the discussion guide, recruiting participants, training a field team, moderating techniques and ethical considerations. Monique Hennink describes how a methodology section is read and evaluated by others, such
Trade ReviewThis is a unique book in a series that focuses on social research. It contains much useful information about conducting research using focus groups. * Doody's Notes *
For the general occupational physician, it is an interesting read and can provide a guide to reading and understanding qualitative research. * Occupational Medicine *
Table of ContentsContents ; Acknowledgements ; Chapter 1 Introducing Focus Group Discussions ; Chapter 2 Designing and Conducting Focus Group Research ; Chapter 3 Writing Focus Group Methods ; Chapter 4 Writing Focus Group Results ; Chapter 5 Assessing Focus Group Research ; Chapter 6 Further Reading and Resources ; References ; Index
