INTERACTIVE FOCUS GROUP INTERVIEWING - A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHOD IN EARLY INTERVENTION

Focus group interviewing is an interactive method of conducting qualitative research that has several potential applications in early intervention. This article discusses qualitative inquiry and suggests a six-component process to guide focus group research. The six components are (a) formulate research questions, (b) select participants, (c) develop protocol, (d) conduct focus groups, (e) analyze data, and (f) report the findings. This article presents practical suggestions for researchers who use a qualitative paradigm to address research questions in early intervention.