Doing Focus Groups and Interviews with Recent Migrants to Northern Ireland: A Dynamic Interplay of Ethics, Language and Access

Ruth McAreavey

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Abstract

This case describes a qualitative social science research project that was conducted in 2009 and that examined the experiences of recent migrants to Northern Ireland. While background to the research and key findings are presented, the topic forms a backdrop to the case. The following aspects of the study are presented: the theoretical context; formulating the research question, design and methodology; key methodological issues; data collection and analysis; project dissemination; and research funding and reporting. The case pays particular attention to the needs and impact of different groups including the researcher, the funding body, the researcher’s employer and the researched. The significance of access, language and ethics to this study are examined. Finally, the way in which the research unfolded in an often-unpredictable way throughout the implementation process is highlighted in the narrative.
Original languageEnglish
Specialist publicationSAGE Research Methods: Cases
PublisherSage Publications Ltd
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

Keywords

  • focus groups, gatekeepers and access, informed consent, migration, pilot study, qualitative interviews, research ethics, translation and interpretation

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