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The sociogram: a useful tool in the analysis of focus groups
1School of Health Sciences & Social Work, University of Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. amy.drahota@port.ac.uk
Background:
Focus groups are being utilized increasingly in health services research; however, methods of analyzing focus groups to acknowledge group processes are still under development.
Objectives:
To explore the use of sociograms as a tool in focus group analyses.
Methods:
Sociograms are presented for two focus groups which were conducted to complement a randomized controlled trial on the use of audiovisual distraction during minor surgery. The sociograms are interpreted to accentuate issues that may arise during focus group research.
Results And Discussion:
Sociograms offer a useful method of conceptualizing group dynamics, drawing comparisons between focus groups, and reflecting on moderator technique. The sociogram is a useful aid for displaying and interpreting data from focus group discussions when used in combination with further qualitative inquiry.
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