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Technology-enhanced focus groups as a component of instrument development.

Tania D Strout¹, Rachel L DiFazio², Judith A Vessey³

¹Portland, Maine, US.

Nurse Researcher

|June 23, 2017

Summary

Technology-enhanced focus groups effectively gathered qualitative data for developing a youth bullying screening tool. This method proved inexpensive and participant-preferred for public health research.

Keywords:

adolescent bullying focus group nursing research paediatrics qualitative research technology

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Qualitative Research Methods
Instrument Development

Background:

Bullying presents a significant public health challenge requiring effective screening tools.
Focus groups are essential for generating qualitative data during instrument development.
Technology-enhanced focus groups offer a method to engage diverse participants across various settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the utility of technology-enhanced focus groups for creating an item pool for a youth bullying screening tool.

Main Methods:

Qualitative focus groups were conducted with professionals involved in bullying intervention and response.
Technology-enhanced methods were employed to facilitate participant engagement from diverse locations.
Methodological and ethical considerations specific to this approach were explored.

Main Results:

Technology-enhanced focus groups yielded rich qualitative data from a multidisciplinary group of participants.
The methodology was found to be cost-effective and favored by participants.
Challenges included establishing rapport, ensuring privacy, and limited non-verbal cues.

Conclusions:

Technology-enhanced focus groups are a valuable method for generating data for health-related measurement tools.
Researchers can leverage this approach to gather diverse insights efficiently.
This method supports the development of crucial health screening instruments.