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WASP (Write a Scientific Paper): Collecting qualitative data using focus groups
1Psychology, Faculty for Social Wellbeing, University of Malta, Msida, Malta.
Early Human Development
|April 4, 2019
Summary
Qualitative data, like focus group discussions, offers deep insights into the reasons behind behaviors in psychosocial research. Thematic analysis of transcribed discussions helps researchers understand these complex attitudes and perceptions.
Area of Science:
- Psychosocial Medical Research
- Qualitative Research Methods
Background:
- Quantitative data reveals behavior prevalence, but qualitative data explains underlying reasons.
- Focus group discussions are a key method for collecting rich qualitative data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the utility of focus group discussions for qualitative data collection.
- To outline the process of analyzing focus group transcripts using thematic analysis.
Main Methods:
- Focus group discussions were used to elicit participant views and theories.
- Facilitation skills were employed to encourage open disclosure of thoughts and perceptions.
- Transcribed focus group discussions form the basis for analysis.
Main Results:
- Qualitative data provides explanations for attitudes and behaviors observed in quantitative research.
- Thematic analysis is presented as a suitable method for analyzing focus group data.
Conclusions:
- Focus group discussions are valuable for in-depth understanding in psychosocial research.
- Thematic analysis offers a structured approach to interpreting qualitative data from focus groups.
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