- Foreword by Martin Tolich
- Preface
- Chapter 1: What Is a Focus Group?
— Definition
— Advantages
— Situations Not Appropriate for Focus Groups
— Other Purposes, Other Approaches
— Virtual Groups
— Mixed/Integrated Methods
— Rigor
— Ethics
— Criticisms
— Case Example - Chapter 2: Psychosocial Foundations
— Constructing Meaning
— Group Dynamics
— Reflectivity
— Rigor
— Ethics - Chapter 3: Planning
— Overview
— Before the Session
— Consent
— Transcription and Translation
— Co-Facilitator Role
— Sampling
— Recruitment
— Group Size
— Checklist
— During the Session
— Logistics
— Session Introduction
— Guideline Question
— Probing
— Last Question
— Facilitator Style and Session Structure
— After the Session
— Rigor
— Ethics - Chapter 4: Implementing
— Group Management Skills
— Starting the Session
— Session Structure and Facilitator Style
— Probing
— Co-Facilitator
— Ending the Session
— Problems
— Rigor
— Ethics - Chapter 5: Special Populations
— Definition
— Focus Groups with Children
— Ethnic Minority and Cultural Groups
— Lesbian/Gay/Transgender (LGBT) Groups
— Elderly Participants
— Persons with Cognitive or Emotional Disabilities
— Other Populations
— Rigor
— Ethics - Chapter 6: Analysis
— Common Issues
— Group Context and Interaction
— Analytic Approaches
— Software
— Rigor
— Ethics
— Sample Analysis
— Audit Trail - Chapter 7: Communication of Research Findings
— General Comments
— Rigor
— Ethics
— Outline of Narrative Report - Chapter 8: Concluding Thoughts
- Glossary
- References
- Index
- About the Authors (Martha Ann Carey and Jo-Ellen Asbury)
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