title: [Qualitative technics for social sciences--focus group interview for evaluation of health promotion programs and prevention of problems with adolescents].
abstract: The paper presents basic information about focus group interviews (FGI). The presentation has been designed as a form of introduction for people with limited experience in applied social sciences. FGI are discussed in the context of their usefulness in evaluation of health promotion and prophylactics. The discussion concentrates on the following main topics; Specificity of qualitative studies (diversity of evaluation). FGI applicability. General interview methodology. Practical solutions for focus group research.
authors.affiliation: ETOH - Fundacja Rozwoju Profilaktyki, Edukacji i Terapii Problemow Alkoholowych, Mszczonowska 6, 01-254 Warszawa, Poland.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Sochocki
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D017144:Focus Groups / Q000379:methods*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D015397:Program Evaluation / Q000379:methods*; D012942:Social Sciences / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*