Focus Group Discussions for Social Science Research: A Practical Guide with an Emphasis on the Topic of Ageing
Publication Abstract
Knodel, John E., Werasit Sittitrai, and Tim Brown. 1990. "Focus Group Discussions for Social Science Research: A Practical Guide with an Emphasis on the Topic of Ageing." Elderly in Asia Report No. 90-3. 9 1990.
This is a manual for conducting focus group discussions, particularly on the topic of aging. The manual begins by discussing the relative strengths and weaknesses of the focus group technique. It then outlines instructions for planning and executing a focus group study. Finally, it discusses the processing and analysis of the data generated by the focus group sessions and provides some suggestions for report writing.