FOCAL GROUP AS A DATA GATHERING TECNIQUE IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH: EXPERIENCE REPORT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v14i1.14486Keywords:
Grupo focal, Pesquisa, Metodologia, Focal group, Research, Methodology, Investigación, MetodologíaAbstract
The paper is an experience report, which aim is to describe the focal group with families as a technique to
gather data in qualitative researches. The focal group organization and planning has a direct impact in the data gathered,
so the phases used in this process of planning are presented, because it contributes to effective results in the technique
development. So, researches should prepare carefully each phase of the group work development. Some points are
relevant to data gathering, among these the group preparation and environment to meet the needs of the children, enabling
then, that participant may have their focus totally directed to the group discussion. Considering the technique particularities
and its relevance to data quality, the researcher should take up with the study theme, and the focal group should be
planned accordingly with it.
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