Focus group discussions.

Gammie, Elizabeth; Hamilton, Susan; Gilchrist, Valerie

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of focus group discussions as a research method. Using illustrative examples, the chapter discusses the appropriateness of the technique for accounting research. The chapter then highlights both the strengths and drawbacks of the technique and provides guidance on how to mitigate the drawbacks. The chapter concludes with advice on the practical considerations for running focus group discussions and articulates the unique data analysis considerations of the technique.

Citation

GAMMIE, E., HAMILTON, S. and GILCHRIST, V. 2017. Focus group discussions. In Hoque, Z., Parker, L.D., Covaleski, M.A. and Haynes, K. (eds.) The Routledge companion to qualitative accounting research methods. Abingdon: Routledge [online], chapter 22, pages 372-286. Available from: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315674797

• Online Publication Date: Mar 28, 2017
• Publication Date: Mar 28, 2017
• Deposit Date: Jun 13, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Sep 29, 2018
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
• Pages: 372-286
• Series Title: Routledge companions in business, management and accounting
• Book Title: The Routledge companion to qualitative accounting research methods
• Chapter Number: Chapter 22
• ISBN: 9781138939677
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315674797
• Keywords: Focus group discussions; Strengths; Drawbacks; Practical considerations
• Public URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10059/2381
• Publisher URL: https://www.routledge.com/9781138939677