Exploring the Acceptability and Suitability of Synchronous Online Focus Groups for Health Research With Métis Nation of Ontario Citizens: An Internet-Based Survey
The use of online focus groups for research with MNO citizens is acceptable; however, internet and technology issues can affect a participant's ability to fully engage. Considerations around cultural appropriateness and connecting with others should be made. This information will help inform method selection for future research work conducted in collaboration with the MNO.
Authors
- Robynn Sadler
- Abigail J Simms (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2779-5037)
- Noel Tsui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5202-6873)
- Sue Edwards (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6431-3186)
- Amy Mersereau
- Jeff Evenson
- Cindi Rye
- C David Crenna
Institutions
- Edgewood University (US)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- Métis National Council (CA)
- Public Health Ontario (CA)
- The Priory Hospital (GB)
- Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMIR Formative Research
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/70986
- Primary Topic
- Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00