Collecting qualitative data: Part II. Group discussion as a method: experience, rationale and limitations [corrected]

Contemp Nurse. 2004 Apr-Jun;16(3):240-51. doi: 10.5172/conu.16.3.240.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Autobiographies as Topic
  • Data Collection / methods*
  • Data Collection / standards
  • Focus Groups / methods*
  • Focus Groups / standards
  • Group Processes
  • Humans
  • Nursing Methodology Research / methods*
  • Nursing Methodology Research / standards
  • Nursing Staff / psychology
  • Qualitative Research
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Research Design
  • Research Personnel / psychology
  • Writing