ABSTRACT

This volume provides a thorough introduction to creating and conducting focus group research projects. Carey and Asbury provide background on the history of focus groups then document the best practices in conducting a study using them. They also provide valuable advice on how to conduct a fair and accurate analysis of minorities and other vulnerable groups within the population at large. This book is an excellent introduction for any researcher looking to utilize focus groups in their next project.

chapter |11 pages

What Is a Focus Group?

chapter |10 pages

Psychosocial Foundations

chapter |22 pages

Planning

chapter |9 pages

Implementing the Plan

chapter |9 pages

Special Populations

chapter |16 pages

Analysis

chapter |2 pages

Concluding Thoughts