pienryhmähaastattelu
Pienryhmähaastattelu, or small group interview, is a qualitative research method where a researcher interacts with a small group of participants, typically 6-10 individuals, to gather in-depth information on a particular topic. The group setting is designed to encourage discussion and allow participants to build upon each other's ideas, revealing shared perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors. This method is distinct from a focus group in that the primary aim is not to generate a consensus or explore group dynamics as the main outcome, but rather to observe how individuals express their views within a social context and how these views might be influenced by others.
The researcher acts as a facilitator, guiding the conversation with a set of open-ended questions. The questions