Facilitation strategies for conducting focus groups attending to issues of power

IF 4.6 3区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Qualitative Research in Psychology Pub Date : 2022-04-19 DOI:10.1080/14780887.2022.2066036

Mariah Kornbluh

引用次数: 2

Abstract

ABSTRACT Focus groups are a common and popular qualitative research method within the field of psychology. While ample literature exists regarding designing, recruiting, and conducting focus groups, there is less research surrounding the facilitation techniques needed to solicit a data-rich, participatory, and authentic group dialogue while attending to power. Contributing to literature addressing this gap, this manuscript provides tangible steps surrounding facilitating focus groups guided by social constructivist and transformative epistemological orientations. These practices encompass: a) fostering a climate seeking equitable participation, b) engaging in critical self-reflexivity, and c) capturing moments of convergence and divergence in perspectives. Each strategy will be illustrated from a qualitative research project with sixth and seventh graders, yet, these practices are translatable and can be employed with diverse populations.

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引导焦点小组关注权力问题的促进策略

焦点小组是心理学领域一种常见而流行的定性研究方法。虽然有大量关于设计、招募和开展焦点小组的文献，但围绕促进技术的研究较少，这些技术需要在参加权力时征求数据丰富、参与性和真实的小组对话。为解决这一差距的文献做出贡献，该手稿提供了围绕在社会建构主义和变革认识论取向指导下促进焦点小组的切实步骤。这些实践包括:a)营造寻求公平参与的氛围，b)进行批判性的自我反思，以及c)捕捉观点趋同和分歧的时刻。每一种策略都将从六年级和七年级学生的定性研究项目中进行说明，然而，这些做法是可翻译的，可以用于不同的人群。

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Qualitative Research in Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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20.00

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