College of Nursing, University of Central Florida, 12201 Research Parkway, Rm 475, Orlando, FL, USA.
Res Nurs Health. 2012 Dec;35(6):671-9. doi: 10.1002/nur.21509. Epub 2012 Sep 4.
Conducting focus groups with adolescents can be challenging given their developmental needs, particularly with sensitive topics. These challenges include intense need for peer approval, declining social trust, short attention span, and reliance on concrete operations thinking. In this article, we describe an adaptation of interactive performance as an alternative to traditional focus group method. We used this method in a study of discrimination experienced by Muslims (ages 13-17) and of peer pressure to engage in sexual behavior experienced by Hispanic girls (ages 10-14). Recommendations for use of this method include using an interdisciplinary team, planning for large amounts of disclosure towards the end of the focus group, and considering the fit of this method to the study topic.
由于青少年的发展需求，特别是对于敏感话题，与他们进行焦点小组讨论可能具有挑战性。这些挑战包括对同伴认可的强烈需求、社会信任度下降、注意力持续时间短以及依赖具体操作思维。在本文中，我们描述了一种交互式表演的改编，作为传统焦点小组方法的替代方法。我们在一项针对穆斯林（13-17 岁）经历的歧视以及西班牙裔女孩（10-14 岁）经历的性行为压力的研究中使用了这种方法。使用这种方法的建议包括使用跨学科团队、计划在焦点小组结束时大量披露信息，以及考虑这种方法与研究主题的契合度。
