Focus Group Research

Focus Group Research is a qualitative research method that involves the systematic collection and analysis of data through guided group discussions to explore participants' perceptions, attitudes, and experiences on a specific topic within a socially interactive setting.

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Publications per year

2017–2026

651

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Focus Groups

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Cognitive PretestingConsumer ResearchGroup Discussion DynamicsHeterogeneous GroupsHomogeneous GroupsHybrid Focus GroupsIn-person Focus GroupsMini-focus GroupsQuestion Guide DesignVirtual Focus Groups

Publications

2.3K

Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ): a 32-item checklist for interviews and focus groups

Allison Tong, Peter Sainsbury, Jonathan C. Craig · International Journal for Quality in Health Care · 2007 · 41.6K citations · Full text

Social Sciences, Health Policy, Evidence-based Practice +14

Focus Groups: A Practical Guide for Applied Research

Janet Mancini Billson · DigitalCommons - WayneState (Wayne State University) · 1989 · 8.6K citations · Full text

Social Sciences, Social Psychology, Group Processes +10

Qualitative Research: Introducing focus groups

Jenny Kitzinger · BMJ · 1995 · 6.9K citations

Social Sciences, Communication, Group Dynamics +12

The methodology of Focus Groups: the importance of interaction between research participants

Jenny Kitzinger · Sociology of Health & Illness · 1994 · 3.8K citations · Full text

Social Sciences, Sociology, Group Dynamics +11

The Use of Triangulation in Qualitative Research

Nancy Carter, Denise Bryant‐Lukosius, Alba DiCenso et al. · Oncology nursing forum · 2014 · 3.8K citations · Full text

Social Sciences, Anthropology, Communication Research Methods +14

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Authors

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David L. Morgan
Portland State University, United States
12 publications · 3.7K citations
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Edward F. McQuarrie
Santa Clara University, United States
7 publications · 1.1K citations
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Brenda Happell
Central Queensland University, Australia
6 publications · 177 citations
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Richard A. Krueger
University of Minnesota, United States
6 publications · 1K citations
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Karin Hannes
KU Leuven, Belgium
5 publications · 252 citations
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Qualitative Health Research
QHR · 57 publications · 9.6K citations
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PubMed
Repository · 95 publications · 3.9K citations
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International Journal of Qualitative Methods
IJQM · 43 publications · 4.6K citations
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Qualitative Research
QR · 26 publications · 3.6K citations
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Journal of Advanced Nursing
JAN · 28 publications · 3.8K citations
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