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Using focus groups to design a valid questionnaire.

P J McLeod1, T W Meagher, Y Steinert

  • 1McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. peter.mcleod@muhc.mcgill.ca

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|June 30, 2000
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This study explored senior faculty roles and concerns. Focus groups informed a valid questionnaire to capture their experiences and perspectives.

Area of Science:

  • Higher Education
  • Faculty Development
  • Academic Administration

Background:

  • Senior faculty members play crucial roles in academic institutions.
  • Understanding their evolving concerns is vital for institutional support and strategic planning.
  • Existing research may not fully capture the nuanced perspectives of experienced faculty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the multifaceted roles and specific concerns of senior faculty.
  • To develop a robust and valid questionnaire for assessing senior faculty experiences.
  • To provide a foundation for targeted institutional support and policy development.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative methodology employing focus groups with senior faculty.
  • Systematic thematic analysis of focus group discussions.

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  • Iterative questionnaire development based on qualitative findings.

    • Main Results:

    • Focus groups identified key themes related to mentorship, workload, and institutional change.
    • Participant insights directly shaped the content and phrasing of questionnaire items.
    • The developed questionnaire effectively addresses the identified roles and concerns.

    Conclusions:

    • Focus group data is essential for creating contextually relevant research instruments.
    • Understanding senior faculty perspectives is critical for effective academic leadership.
    • The validated questionnaire serves as a valuable tool for future research in this area.