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Focus Group Discussion Method as a Tool for Eliciting Local Community Views for Decision Making; a Case of the Save Valley Conservancy in the Southeast Lowveld of Zimbabwe
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: Received: 11 August 2024 / Approved: 13 August 2024 / Online: 13 August 2024 (08:49:03 CEST)
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Shoko, J.; Muboko, N.; Gandiwa, E. Focus Group Discussion Method as a Tool for Eliciting Local Community Views for Decision Making; a Case of the Save Valley Conservancy in the Southeast Lowveld of Zimbabwe. Preprints2024, 2024080870. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0870.v1
Shoko, J.; Muboko, N.; Gandiwa, E. Focus Group Discussion Method as a Tool for Eliciting Local Community Views for Decision Making; a Case of the Save Valley Conservancy in the Southeast Lowveld of Zimbabwe. Preprints 2024, 2024080870. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0870.v1
Shoko, J.; Muboko, N.; Gandiwa, E. Focus Group Discussion Method as a Tool for Eliciting Local Community Views for Decision Making; a Case of the Save Valley Conservancy in the Southeast Lowveld of Zimbabwe. Preprints2024, 2024080870. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0870.v1
APA Style
Shoko, J., Muboko, N., & Gandiwa, E. (2024). Focus Group Discussion Method as a Tool for Eliciting Local Community Views for Decision Making; a Case of the Save Valley Conservancy in the Southeast Lowveld of Zimbabwe. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0870.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Shoko, J., Never Muboko and Edison Gandiwa. 2024 "Focus Group Discussion Method as a Tool for Eliciting Local Community Views for Decision Making; a Case of the Save Valley Conservancy in the Southeast Lowveld of Zimbabwe" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0870.v1
Abstract
Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) are widely employed in qualitative research to delve into complex social issues, yet their application in conservation studies lacks standardised guidelines and thorough evaluation. This review assesses the utilisation of FGDs in biodiversity and conservation research from 2000 to April 2022, identifying 170 pertinent articles, primarily published between 2015 and 2022. FGDs, often integrated with other methodologies, predominantly sought to understand community perspectives, evaluate conservation practices, explore challenges, and document indigenous knowledge. Despite their extensive use, methodological intricacies were frequently underreported. This paper underscores the necessity for enhanced reporting standards and comprehensive guidelines to optimise the effectiveness and reliability of FGDs in conservation research. By means of critically investigating existing literature, this study contributes critical important insights into the strengths and limitations of FGDs, ultimately advocating for greater methodological rigour and transparency in their application within the realm of conservation science.
Keywords
Focus Group Discussions; biodiversity; conservation; community
Subject
Social Sciences, Other
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This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
