M.A. Casey’s scientific contributions

... Each category then engaged in focus group discussions, offering a platform for interactive dialogue and fostering a deeper understanding of the communal and social dynamics influencing individual choices (Krueger & Casey, 2014). These sessions aimed to identify communal trends or deviations in perceptions and to expose any collective misunderstandings or social norms that might impact consumer behavior. ...

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Exploring Spectacle Usage Patterns: A Thematic Analysis of Refractive Disorder Patients in Medan, Indonesia

... A focus group is defined as a structured discussion between a group of people where a moderator is involved who addresses issues to be discussed and ensures all members participate and the conversation stays on topic, controlling any overly dominant members [65]. Focus groups with four to seven participants are typical for collecting data on the experiences, interactions, and perspectives of the participants [66]. The session lasted approximately 120 min for the three groups. ...

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University Students’ Engagement in Mobile Learning

... Qualitative methods-specifically, focus groups (FGs)-were used to achieve this objective instead of relying solely on traditional interviews. FGs can offer a deeper understanding of factors that influence health behaviors by fostering open discussions and helping participants feel more comfortable sharing their personal opinions [19]. This type of inquiry allows investigators to understand the socio-cultural factors surrounding stigma through the healthcare student lens [19,20]. ...

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Medicine and Pharmacy Students’ Role in Decreasing Substance Use Disorder Stigma: A Qualitative Study

... Interview calls were recorded via smartphone native software and transcribed by hand. Analysis and coding were guided by principles of grounded theory (Corbin & Strauss, 1990;Krueger & Casey, 2000). The primary researcher reviewed the interview transcripts and identified initial broad themes. ...

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Empowering Children and Families with Food Allergies: An Innovative Role for Occupational Therapy