International Focus Group Research: A Handbook for the Health and Social Sciences
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A practical and authoritative guide to conducting focus group discussions in health and social science research, with particular emphasis on using focus groups in developing country settings. Monique M. Hennink describes the procedures and challenges of each stage of international focus group research. This book demonstrates how to balance scientific rigour with the challenges of the research context, and guides readers to make informed research decisions. It includes unique field perspectives and case study examples of research in practice. Topics covered include: planning international field research; developing a fieldwork timetable and budget; seeking research permissions; translating research instruments; training a field team; developing a culturally appropriate discussion guide; participant recruitment strategies; conducting focus groups in another language; managing discussions in outdoor locations; group size and composition issues; transcription and translation of the group discussions; data analysis and reporting focus group research.
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A total of eight FGDs were held throughout four communities: four for UMW and four for ever-married women, with 5-7 participants each to allow them to comfortably share on the sensitive topic.
“A total of eight FGDs were held throughout four communities: four for UMW and four for women who were ever-married (RMW, MW, OW), with 5–7 participants each to allow them to comfortably share on the sensitive topic [55].”
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- Authors
- Hennink, M. M.
- Affiliations
- Emory University (US)
- Corresponding author
- Hennink, Monique M.
- ORCID
- Hennink, Monique M.
- Venue
- Cambridge University Press eBooks
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Published
- 2007-10-25
- OpenAlex
- W2739292640
- Cited by
- 275
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 6.77
- Type
- book
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Cambridge University Press eBooks (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics
- Social Sciences › Education › Qualitative Research Methods and Applications
- Keywords
- focus groups, developing countries, research planning, participant recruitment, research ethics
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