Qualitative Primary Methods: Focus Groups - Studies to Apply

Question 1

Why was James’ study useful to apply focus groups?

Answer 1

Because her participants were suspicious of outsiders but talking informally with peers might make them more comfortable

Question 2

Why was Archers’ study useful to apply focus groups?

Answer 2

Because Archer would not be presenting herself as a figure of authority among the children, meaning they were less likely to oppose her observing their conversations

Question 3

Why was Willis’ study useful to apply focuss groups?

Answer 3

Because the boys in the study got status from interacting with each other so if Willis observed their interactions with each other, he could see how they did this.