What does this research mean for the field?

Focus groups are an appropriate and viable qualitative technique for gathering data directly from younger children in Extension programming. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to explore the application of focus groups in gathering data from youth for Extension programming.

May 28, 2026

Focus Groups for Kids

Key Points

This research aims to explore the application of focus groups in gathering data from youth for Extension programming.
Focus groups conducted with youth participants
Emphasis on youth development issues
Data analysis to assess participant insights
Identified effective data collection methods from youth
Revealed preferences and perspectives of younger participants
Demonstrated potential for enhancing Extension programming

Abstract

Focus group use in Extension has been limited to adult or teenager participants. Since youth development is one of the primary issues for Extension programming, it also seems appropriate to gather data directly from youth through this technique.

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