Focus Groups as a Method of Qualitative Research in Non-Profit Practice
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ql-rchfr-mth-05
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About the Article
This article examines the use of focus groups as a key method of qualitative research in non-profit practice. It explores the design, facilitation, and analysis of focus group discussions, highlighting their capacity to capture diverse perspectives, foster participatory dialogue, and inform program design and advocacy. Emphasis is placed on clear objectives, strategic participant selection, ethical facilitation, and overcoming literacy, language, and cultural barriers. Practical examples demonstrate how focus groups generate actionable insights, amplify community voices, and strengthen organizational accountability. By integrating rigorous methodological approaches with culturally sensitive facilitation, focus groups are presented as both a research tool and a participatory process that enhances trust, inclusion, and collective understanding.
Key Topics
- Qualitative research
- Focus groups
- Facilitation
- Cultural sensitivity
- Non-profit organizations
- Participatory methods
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Focus Groups as a Method of Qualitative Research in Non-Profit Practice. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-ql-rchfr-mth-05
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