Conducting Focus Groups with Latino Populations: Lessons from the Field*
Authors:
- Adriana J. Umaña‐TaylorAUAdriana J. Umaña‐Taylor
- Mayra Y. BámacaMBMayra Y. Bámaca
- 10 March 2004
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Family Relations
- Vol. 53 (3) , 261-272
Abstract
We explore the use of focus groups with Latino families. Based on our work with Colombian, Guatemalan, Mexican, and Puerto Rican mothers, we review the factors that make this methodology particularly useful for working with these families. In addition, we provide a number of strategies for making the use of focus groups with Latino populations successful. These strategies can be broadly applied to practical aspects of working with Latino populations, as well as in research settings.Keywords
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