HLTHAGE 2J03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Focus Group, Photovoice, Real Change
16 Aug 2018
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Imagine you are conducting interviews with 30 community-dwelling older adults. Your research objective is to assess the habitual physical activity patterns of your sample, and better understand what supports and impedes their activity. What sorts of questions would you ask: hint: always try to avoid close-ended/yes-no questions. Use open-ended questions: hint: do(cid:374)(cid:859)t use (cid:862)leadi(cid:374)g (cid:395)uestio(cid:374)s(cid:863) do(cid:374)(cid:859)t suggest too (cid:373)u(cid:272)h (cid:449)ith the (cid:449)a(cid:455) that (cid:455)ou pose your questions (cid:862)go-along(cid:863) inter(cid:448)ie(cid:449)s. Walk the talk mckay et al (2013: key findings. Importance of green spaces, benches and washrooms: unanticipated and more perilous route choices (back alleys, across grass and uneven surfaces, j-walking, thoughtful preparation for walks. Focus groups-overview: video, efficient: you can integrate the voices and opinions of many people in one session, popular with community planners, city planners, and other organizations that want to engage. Involve older adults and other community stakeholders in research related to older adults.
