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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 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.
Contents
Focus Group Methodology: Introduction and History
Focus Group Methodology: Introduction and History
Focus Group Methodology: Theories and Ethics
Focus Group Methodology: Theories and Ethics
Focus Group Methodology and Principles
Focus Group Methodology and Principles
Focus Group Methodology and Practical Considerations
Focus Group Methodology and Practical Considerations
Conducting Focus Groups and Practicalities
Conducting Focus Groups and Practicalities
The Use of Focus Group Methodology in the Health and Social Sciences
The Use of Focus Group Methodology in the Health and Social Sciences
Focus Group Methodology and Sensitive Topics and Vulnerable Groups
Focus Group Methodology and Sensitive Topics and Vulnerable Groups
Focus Group Methodology in Cross-Cultural Research
Focus Group Methodology in Cross-Cultural Research
Virtual Focus Groups
Virtual Focus Groups
Managing and Making Sense of Focus Group Data
Managing and Making Sense of Focus Group Data
In Conclusion
In Conclusion
Additional materials
Description
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 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.
Contents
Focus Group Methodology: Introduction and History
Focus Group Methodology: Introduction and History
Focus Group Methodology: Theories and Ethics
Focus Group Methodology: Theories and Ethics
Focus Group Methodology and Principles
Focus Group Methodology and Principles
Focus Group Methodology and Practical Considerations
Focus Group Methodology and Practical Considerations
Conducting Focus Groups and Practicalities
Conducting Focus Groups and Practicalities
The Use of Focus Group Methodology in the Health and Social Sciences
The Use of Focus Group Methodology in the Health and Social Sciences
Focus Group Methodology and Sensitive Topics and Vulnerable Groups
Focus Group Methodology and Sensitive Topics and Vulnerable Groups
Focus Group Methodology in Cross-Cultural Research
Focus Group Methodology in Cross-Cultural Research
Virtual Focus Groups
Virtual Focus Groups
Managing and Making Sense of Focus Group Data
Managing and Making Sense of Focus Group Data
In Conclusion
In Conclusion
Additional materials
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March 2011 | 224 pages | Sage UK
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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 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.
Table Of Contents:
- 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