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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Health Research
  • Qualitative Methods

Background:

  • Social life and research increasingly occur online.
  • Asynchronous online focus groups (AOFGs) are vital for remote research.
  • Systematic accounts of AOFG methods are scarce.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Address the gap in AOFG methodological guidance.
  • Describe a study on body image and health among transgender and gender diverse (TGD) young adults.
  • Illustrate AOFG decision-points, acceptability, and lessons learned.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted eight AOFGs with 66 TGD young adults across 25 U.S. states.
  • Each AOFG spanned four consecutive days with daily moderator prompts.
  • Collected data on participant satisfaction and likelihood to participate again.

Main Results:

  • Participant satisfaction with AOFGs was high (98% rated experience as excellent, very good, or good).
  • 95% of participants expressed willingness to join another AOFG.
  • The study provides a practical example of AOFG implementation.

Conclusions:

  • AOFGs are an acceptable and effective method for qualitative health research.
  • Encourages researchers to consider AOFGs for engaging diverse and remote populations.
  • Highlights the potential of online technologies to enhance qualitative health research.