Precincts and Prospects in the Use of Focus Groups in Social and Behavioral Science Research

Authors

Dominic Sagoe, Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyFollow

Abstract

Over the past few years, the focus group method has assumed a very important role as a method for collecting qualitative data in social and behavioural science research. This article elucidates theoretical and practical problems and prospects associated with the use of focus groups as a qualitative research method in social and behavioural science research. The core uses of focus groups in social and behavioural science research are discussed. In addition, the strengths and limitations of employing focus groups in social and behavioural science research are elucidated. Furthermore, the article discusses practical recommendations for strengthening the focus group method in social and behavioural science research.

Keywords

Focus Groups, Qualitative Research, Social Science, Behavioural Science

Publication Date

4-9-2012

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.

DOI

10.46743/2160-3715/2012.1784

Recommended APA Citation

Sagoe, D. (2012). Precincts and Prospects in the Use of Focus Groups in Social and Behavioral Science Research. The Qualitative Report, 17(15), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2012.1784