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Using focus group methods with middle school children.

S D Horner1

  • 1The University of Texas at Austin, School of Nursing, 78701-1499, USA.

Research in Nursing & Health
|December 29, 2000
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Focus groups effectively uncover health perceptions in middle schoolers. Peer discussions encourage participation from children aged 11-14, overcoming reticence with adults.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health Research
  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

  • Middle school children (ages 11-14) are in a transitional developmental stage.
  • This age group can be hesitant to share personal health perceptions with unfamiliar adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the effectiveness of focus group methodology for understanding middle school children's health and illness perceptions.
  • To identify strategies for facilitating open communication in focus groups with this age demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Focus groups were conducted with middle school children (ages 11-14).
  • An interview guide was developed to structure discussions.
  • Techniques were employed to foster group cohesion and encourage participation while managing dominant members.

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  • Data analysis commenced during the focus group sessions as themes emerged.

    • Main Results:

    • Peer group settings significantly enhance children's willingness to discuss health and illness perceptions.
    • Focus groups provide a viable method for gathering insights from reticent adolescent populations.
    • Active facilitation is crucial for balanced participation and data richness.

    Conclusions:

    • Focus groups are a valuable tool for researching pediatric health beliefs.
    • Adolescent focus groups require specific facilitation techniques to maximize data collection.
    • Understanding children's health perceptions is enhanced through peer-led discussions.