Critical Perspectives on Using Interviews and Focus Groups

Litosseliti, Lia

doi:10.5040/9781350043466.ch-009

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“…There are a series of limitations to address. Although it is advantageous to use focus groups to explore shared and unshared perceptions and experiences among group members, a disadvantage to group discussion is the possibility that one or more participants will dominate the conversation, making their views more prevalent within the analyses (Litosseliti, 2003 ). To this end, a particular perspective or opinion could have been misconstrued as shared by the entire group, which could happen when members who disagree stay quiet (Litosseliti, 2003 ).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A culture of care: How Lotus House Women's Shelter heals program participants through genuineness, space, high expectations, dignity, individualized attention, and community

Eaton

Stephens

Ruvalcaba

et al. 2021

Journal Community Psychology

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The present study was designed to examine perceptions of Lotus House Women's Shelter from the perspective of former program participants, for the purpose of informing shelter programming and policies. Our qualitative research followed a community-based participatory research framework. Fifty diverse women graduates of Lotus House Women's Shelter participated in eight focus groups to discuss their experiences with Lotus House and other shelters. Findings from this study highlight the elements that create a "culture of care" within an organization.Participants described Lotus House shelter culture as genuine, defined by dignity and respect, having high expectations for guest independence and accountability, giving space to rest and recuperate, recognizing and accommodating individual needs and experiences, and fostering a sense of community. Creating an organizational "culture of care" is an avenue by which any shelter or related organization can enhance the experience of program participants.

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confidence: 99%

A culture of care: How Lotus House Women's Shelter heals program participants through genuineness, space, high expectations, dignity, individualized attention, and community

Eaton

Stephens

Ruvalcaba

et al. 2021

Journal Community Psychology

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“…Since qualitative method triangulation enhances knowledge comprehension and synthesis, 62 this study included a focus group and individual interviews, which were conducted virtually, given the pandemic. Focus groups are valuable when exploring controversial issues that are complex and sensitive, 63 such as VSED. This format also offers the opportunity to efficiently 64 introduce information that participants are unlikely to have considered previously, before probing in-depth perspectives through one-on-one interviews.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Biathanatosrevisited: Anabaptist perspectives on voluntarily stopping eating and drinking in the face of terminal illness

Incorvaia

2022

Palliat�Care

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Introduction Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED) is a legal means of hastening death through refusal of food and fluids – a topic rarely addressed in Christian Protestantism. Among this group, U.S. Mainline Protestants comprise nearly 15% of the population and are more likely to include social moderates and liberals who emphasize quality of life (over mere life) and may therefore be open to the practice. Objectives Leveraging the well-established and validated Theory of Planned Behavior – that posits a person’s intentions to carry out an action are motivated by one’s attitude, perception of subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control – this research elucidates clergy and congregants’ normative beliefs and anticipated tactical support for VSED, including their reactions to Christian-based justifications for this end-of-life option. Such reasoning includes that VSED is a “fast into eternal life” and is based on the example of Jesus Christ, who, in the face of ongoing suffering, determined the end of his own life when he stated, “It is finished,” and gave up his spirit – an insight originally argued by John Donne in Biathanatos (1647/1982). Methods This case study of one southern Anabaptist congregation employs a focus group and one-on-one interviews, capturing reactions to a vignette in which a hypothetical fellow parishioner intends to VSED in the face of ongoing suffering from a terminal illness. Results In response to the presented vignette, study participants reported their affirmation of VSED. Responses to faith-based justifications for the practice varied widely. Conclusion Individuals aiming to VSED in the face of terminal illness may have their intention affirmed by a church community, but will likely require additional caregiving support to achieve a hastened death. A nascent framework for future comparative studies of faith communities’ assessments of VSED is also proposed.

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“…The choice of a focus group relies on its in-depth understanding of participants’ perceptions about the subject (Shoaf and Shoaf, 2006) and its versatility and productivity (Stewart and Shamdasani, 2014). Although typically involving 6 to 10 participants, this approach allows multiple views about the subject (Litosseliti, 2003).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable development goals: a framework for deploying indicators for higher education institutions

Griebeler

Salvia

Filho

2021

IJSHE

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Purpose This paper aims to analyse the extent to which the sustainable development goals (SDGs) are being considered at higher education institutions (HEIs) and propose and test the possible acceptance of a list of indicators to evaluate the contribution of HEIs to the SDGs. Design/methodology/approach The methodology consisted of the collection of indicators of sustainable development based on the existing bibliography. Afterwards, a set of indicators related to the SDGs were selected, based on the most frequent SDGs’ expressions found in the selected indicators. A sample of researchers was also asked to indicate to which extent this set of indicators is perceived as relevant. Findings The results indicated an initial list with 432 indicators, of which 268 were selected for having at least one of the keywords searched for, related to the SDG descriptions and targets. Thus, redundant indicators were excluded and, when necessary, indicators were aggregated, resulting in a final list of 61 indicators. Originality/value The set of indicators resulted from this analysis was considered appropriate to evaluate the contribution of HEIs towards the SDGs, demonstrating that it might not be necessary to create new indicators for that purpose.

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Critical Perspectives on Using Interviews and Focus Groups

Cited by 31 publications

References 42 publications

A culture of care: How Lotus House Women's Shelter heals program participants through genuineness, space, high expectations, dignity, individualized attention, and community

A culture of care: How Lotus House Women's Shelter heals program participants through genuineness, space, high expectations, dignity, individualized attention, and community

Biathanatosrevisited: Anabaptist perspectives on voluntarily stopping eating and drinking in the face of terminal illness

Sustainable development goals: a framework for deploying indicators for higher education institutions

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