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A New Era in Focus Group ResearchSetting the Scene for a New Era of Focus Group Research

A New Era in Focus Group Research: Setting the Scene for a New Era of Focus Group Research [This chapter introduces the collection, setting it in context with respect to the disciplinary adoptions of focus groups and the various debates that have accompanied the growing popularity of the method. It outlines the scope of chapters, with authors drawn from parallel fields of scholarship, and showcases their contributions, highlighting both innovations and issues/challenges that are raised. It provides a rationale for the organization of the book, which moves from discussing the use of focus groups in new settings (either new disciplinary fields or topics); to considerations regarding the use of focus groups in mixed methods designs; to explore innovations in focus group facilitation; and, finally, theoretical developments. Suggestions are provided with regard to which sections of the collection are likely to be of use for the novice researcher, those new to focus groups, and those with more experience. The collection challenges the distinction between applied and more theoretical applications of focus groups, arguing that innovation and theory can be useful in a more applied context; and, also, that attention to research design and procedural issues can enhance theoretical work. It aspires, thus, to encourage researchers to question and surmount disciplinary and terminological labels and disputes.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A New Era in Focus Group ResearchSetting the Scene for a New Era of Focus Group Research

Editors: Barbour, Rosaline S.; Morgan, David L.
Barbour, Rosaline S.
Springer Journals — Jun 24, 2017
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Palgrave Macmillan UK
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© The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017. The author(s) has/have asserted their right(s) to be identified as the author(s) of this work in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
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978-1-137-58613-1
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1 –13
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10.1057/978-1-137-58614-8_1
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[This chapter introduces the collection, setting it in context with respect to the disciplinary adoptions of focus groups and the various debates that have accompanied the growing popularity of the method. It outlines the scope of chapters, with authors drawn from parallel fields of scholarship, and showcases their contributions, highlighting both innovations and issues/challenges that are raised. It provides a rationale for the organization of the book, which moves from discussing the use of focus groups in new settings (either new disciplinary fields or topics); to considerations regarding the use of focus groups in mixed methods designs; to explore innovations in focus group facilitation; and, finally, theoretical developments. Suggestions are provided with regard to which sections of the collection are likely to be of use for the novice researcher, those new to focus groups, and those with more experience. The collection challenges the distinction between applied and more theoretical applications of focus groups, arguing that innovation and theory can be useful in a more applied context; and, also, that attention to research design and procedural issues can enhance theoretical work. It aspires, thus, to encourage researchers to question and surmount disciplinary and terminological labels and disputes.]

Published: Jun 24, 2017

Keywords: Disciplinary adoptions; Challenges; Innovations

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