Sage Publications Using Focus Groups: Theory, Methodology, Practice

Product Description Drawing on the authors′ thirty years of combined experience in the field, this authoritative, step-by-step guide to conducting focus groups features dedicated chapters on all aspects of the research process. Loaded with real world research examples from across the social sciences, and learning features such as ′expert advice′ and ′concepts and theories′ boxes, as well as end of chapter exercises and further reading, this is the perfect manual for novice researchers who want to conduct a successful focus group.   About the Author Ivana Acocella is Lecturer of Sociology at the University of Florence (Italy). Since 2002, she has taught Methodology and Research Methods for the Social Sciences. She currently teaches Sociology of Migration and Qualitative Research. Her research focuses on epistemological and methodological assessment of qualitative research approaches.   Silvia Cataldi is a lecturer of sociology in the Department of Developmental and Social Psychology at the Sapienza University of Rome (Italy). Since her PhD in 2005, she has taught methodology and research methods for social sciences. She currently teaches sociology. Among other themes, her research focuses on peace-building processes, social relations, and noninstrumental actions.