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'A tapestry of voices' — using elder focus groups to guide applied research practice
Author(s)	Sally Stewart
Journal title	Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 42, no 1, 2003
Pages	pp 77-88
Source	http://www.tandfonline.com
Keywords	Attitude ; Consumer ; Participation ; Methodology ; Qualitative Studies ; Canada.
Annotation	One of the most subtle consequences of ageism is the exclusion of older people from participating in the production of knowledge about issues that concern them. This Canadian qualitative study used 15 focus groups as a forum to elicit data about what older people themselves see as relevant and important areas for applied research. In addition to significant data that will be used to guide research initiatives at the Sheridan Elder Research Centre (in Mississauga, Ontario), the value that emerged in the process proved to be the validation of older people's self-determination, a principle fundamental to the Social Work Code of Ethics. This study demonstrates that, if given the opportunity to participate in decision-making about the scope and nature of applied research, older people will contribute a wealth of rich data. (KJ/RH).
Accession Number	CPA-040929219 A
Classmark	DP: WY: TMB: 3D: 3DP: 7S
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