Collecting qualitative data - Part II: Journal as a method: Experience, rationale and limitations

Anthony G Tuckett
School of Nursing, University of Queensland, Ipswich QLD; School of Public Health, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove QLD

Don E Stewart
Associate Professor, School of Public Health, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove QLD

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Abstract

This article discusses the experience, rationale for and limitations of the group discussion as a method for collecting qualitative data.

The researcher defines the group discussion as a 'focused group depth discussion' premised on a review of the focus group literature. A number of strengths are proposed for and the limitations are countered in the use of the group discussion as a method for collecting qualitative data.

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Keywords

method; focus group; group discussion; qualitative research


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