Group interviews in research and training

For several years now, group interviews - known by a wide variety of names: focus group, discussion interview, etc. - have been in common use in the worlds of education, health and social affairs. - has been widely used in the worlds of education, health and social affairs. It is considered a highly useful research and training tool, particularly in the qualitative field. As one can easily imagine, moderating this type of interview cannot be improvised. It requires basic knowledge that must be mastered.

More than a simple instruction manual, the reader will find here pertinent information on the particularities of this data collection and training method, as well as on the main stages in its realization and material organization. Questions concerning presentation, data analysis and research report writing are also addressed in a concrete and realistic manner. The author pays particular attention to the relationship between the interviewer and the participants, and to the quality of communication, which he places at the heart of this type of intervention.

In accessible language and with the help of tables and examples, Gérald Boutin offers students, more experienced researchers and practitioners the opportunity to learn about the art of conducting a group interview according to the rules recognized by the scientific community.