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Face-to-face Focus Group — In-Person Group Discussion

A face-to-face focus group is a structured, moderated group discussion conducted in a shared physical space, typically with 6–10 participants who are selected because they share a relevant characteristic. The moderator follows a semi-structured topic guide to elicit opinions, perceptions, and experiences. Unlike surveys, focus groups capture social interaction — agreement, disagreement, and the group dynamics through which attitudes are formed and expressed.

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Sources

  1. Krueger, R. A., & Casey, M. A. (2015). Focus Groups: A Practical Guide for Applied Research (5th ed.). Sage Publications. ISBN: 978-1483365244
  2. Morgan, D. L. (1997). Focus Groups as Qualitative Research (2nd ed.). Sage Publications. ISBN: 978-0761903437

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ScholarGateFace-to-face Focus Group (Face-to-face Focus Group Discussion). Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://scholargate.app/en/survey-methodology/face-to-face-focus-group