Focus Group Methodology is an introductory text which leads readers through the entire process of designing a focus group study, from conducting interviews to analysing data and presenting the findings. It also includes discussions on cross-cultural and virtual focus group.
Liamputtong presents clear, practical advice in simple terms which will be appropriate for undergraduate and postgraduate students who are undertaking research, making this an ideal starter text for anyone new to focus group research.
Like her previous book, Researching the Vulnerable, Liamputtong′s latest work pays close attention to research ethics and will also be of great interest to researchers who are working with different social groups - such as women, men, older people, children and ethnic groups - and anybody who is engaging in cross-cultural research.
Illustrated with case studies and examples throughout, this is a perfect introduction to focus group methods for students and new researchers alike.
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A friendly introduction to the basics of focus group methods with an international feel and an ethical sensibility.
Focus Group Methodology: Introduction and History
Focus Group Methodology: Theories and Ethics
Focus Group Methodology and Principles
Focus Group Methodology and Practical Considerations
Conducting Focus Groups and Practicalities
The Use of Focus Group Methodology in the Health and Social Sciences
Focus Group Methodology and Sensitive Topics and Vulnerable Groups
Focus Group Methodology in Cross-Cultural Research
Virtual Focus Groups
Managing and Making Sense of Focus Group Data
In Conclusion
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′This lucidly written book will appeal to readers ranging from undergraduate students to seasoned academics in the field of social science research. Liamputtong has succinctly provided valuable insights into conducting focus group discussions, not merely as a means of quick data collection but rather as an instrument that can create knowledge for social transformation. In essence, focus group discussions bear consonance with the subtle aims of social science to generate collective consciousness and deepen the understanding of structural contexts of oppression and social change′
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781847879097
Publisert
2011-03-31
Utgiver
Vendor
SAGE Publications Ltd
Vekt
390 gr
Høyde
242 mm
Bredde
170 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
224
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