A proposed model for the analysis and interpretation of focus groups in evaluation research

Massey, Oliver T.

doi:10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2010.06.003

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“…Given the general intention of focus groups, the analysis differs from more traditional survey methods in that less importance is attributed to the use of counts and statistics and a rich investigation of content takes precedence [45]. In addition, the group can serve as the fundamental unit of analysis, such that single responses are seen as being expressed in a larger social context [46,47].…”

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“…While focus groups are widely used as a data collection technique, the method has been criticised for the lack of established guidance for data analysis and interpretation [45]. Given the general intention of focus groups, the analysis differs from more traditional survey methods in that less importance is attributed to the use of counts and statistics and a rich investigation of content takes precedence [45].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The resulting attributional data extends beyond the questions posed in situ, and is derived instead from the research questions or hypotheses that are brought indirectly into the study, with the expectation that the most critical issues will surface in the conversation. Finally, emergent data contributes to new insights and hypothesis formulation and is the unanticipated product of group interaction [45].…”

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“…Put simplistically, thematic analysis moves beyond counting words or phrases and focuses instead on identifying and describing themes. However, previous research has demonstrated that informal and sometimes poorly described forms of thematic analyses are commonplace in many focus group-based studies, whereby the selection of interesting quotes forms the basis of data reduction [45,49].…”

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“…For the purpose of increasing the specificity and transparency of the data analysis process, Massey [45] suggests that the data derived from the raw material of focus group transcripts falls into three levels, which fit the thematic approach to latent data analysis: articulated, attributional and emergent. Articulated data arises in participants' direct responses to the questions that the researcher poses to guide the discussion.…”

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Sustainable communities are promoted as a desirable policy goal and, in particular, local authorities are encouraged to contribute to climate change mitigation through urban planning. Furthermore, recent research takes a broad perspective on the environmental sustainability of urban areas and considers the environmental impact of all consumption. A focus group study was conducted in Finland for the purpose of examining how increased environmental awareness influences urban land use. The 32 participants of three focus groups were professionals of urban planning and environmental sustainability, at both a municipal and a state level. The main finding was that urban planning is viewed as being unable to support environmental sustainability in the broader sense. In general, the participants did not see a connection between urban structure and sustainable lifestyles and only the influence of planning on housing and daily journeys was recognised. Three main reasons for this were identified. Firstly, environmental sustainability in its broader definition is seen as too complex for urban planners to influence alone. Secondly, the dominance of short-term economic issues in decision-making and the lack of co-operation OPEN ACCESSSustainability 2014, 6 6623 from other stakeholders to achieve environmental aims demotivate land use planners. Thirdly, the prioritisation of urban density may overrule alternative means of promoting environmental sustainability, such as the encouragement of sustainable suburban or non-urban lifestyles.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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What Indicates Improved Resilience to Climate Change? A Learning and Evaluative Process Developed From a Child‐Centered, Community‐Based Project in the Philippines

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Gero

Treichel³

2015

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Community‐based climate change adaptation and resilience (CCAR) projects increasingly recognize that climate change impacts are localized, requiring context‐specific interventions. Conventional approaches to monitoring and evaluation (M&E) are, however, ill‐suited to understanding the impact of such CCAR interventions. To address this gap, research based on a child‐centered community‐based adaptation project in the Philippines has developed a practical and replicable process for developing evidence‐based, local‐level indicators of effective adaptation. The process assesses how the project influenced children's knowledge, advocacy efforts, and impact on policy and practice. Evidence was generated from qualitative inquiry, primarily through focus group discussions with children. The analysis included scalar ratings to help to meet quantitative reporting requirements. A detailed guide was developed for implementing agencies to systematically understand, measure, and communicate evidence. The process can also be translated to community development projects seeking to evaluate change under uncertainty.

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Conscripted curriculum: The experiences of minority genetic counseling students

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Redlinger‐Grosse

Birnbaum

2020

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While the lack of racial and ethnic diversity in the genetic counseling profession has been discussed for decades, little attention has been paid to the training experiences of under‐represented minorities. Under‐represented minority graduate students in other disciplines have been reported to experience microaggressions and feelings of isolation during training, and they are often informally enlisted to educate classmates about issues related to race. In 2019, sociologist Lauren Olsen coined the term conscripted curriculum to describe the utilization of minority medical students to elucidate issues of race or ethnicity for their classmates. The conscripted curriculum arises when these topics are taught in a small‐group discussion format that relies on students sharing their individual experiences to educate their classmates. In classrooms with limited diversity, the expectation to contribute falls disproportionately on students from non‐majority groups. In this qualitative study, we conducted videoconference focus groups with 32 recent graduates of genetic counseling training programs who identified as racial or ethnic minorities. We present the results of two thematic categories that emerged from that study: the participants' perspectives on the cultural competency curriculum in their training programs and the participants' feelings of being pressed into service as spokespeople for their cultural groups. Participants described the cultural competency training as occurring primarily in a small‐group discussion format in which students were expected to share their personal experiences. During these discussions, minority students, especially those in less‐diverse class cohorts, felt obliged to contribute their perspectives in order to educate non‐minority classmates about issues of race and ethnicity, leading to feelings of frustration and exhaustion. The results reflect a conscripted curriculum as described by Olsen (2019). Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 60(1), 55–68, in which minority students bear the burden of educating their classmates about the social basis of race. Genetic counseling training programs should critically examine their cultural competency curriculum to create a more equitable training environment.

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A proposed model for the analysis and interpretation of focus groups in evaluation research

Cited by 194 publications

References 30 publications

The Power of Urban Planning on Environmental Sustainability: A Focus Group Study in Finland

The Power of Urban Planning on Environmental Sustainability: A Focus Group Study in Finland

What Indicates Improved Resilience to Climate Change? A Learning and Evaluative Process Developed From a Child‐Centered, Community‐Based Project in the Philippines

Conscripted curriculum: The experiences of minority genetic counseling students

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