Conducting a Content Analysis of Problems Definition
For one to analyze the case study of school shootings by focus group research effectively, it is essential to use both deductive and inductive reasoning. According to Study.com,2019, inductive reasoning is the reasoning behind which the premises support the conclusion. Inductive reasoning seeks first to prove the conclusion. According to the study of 2019, deductive reasoning is the development of valid inference and a real-premises. This type of thinking often gets used to finding methods to evaluate a problem and bring up a specific outcome.
The information provided during the school shootings case study by the focus group research shows occurrences of both deductive and inductive reasoning. As per Clemons and McBeth, 2017 the facilitator often refers to the causes of school shootings
presented by the participants, yet there is a piece of information given in which they are researching to find one solution to the school shootings problem. In response to the school shooting problem, similar themes are on a provision in both deductive and inductive reasoning. The focus group research expressed in open that the school shootings problems were causing a lack of gun safety rather than the control of gun use. However, one participant argued that if a gun owner lets the gun fall into the hands of another person, the case involved with the weapon both the owner and the one in use should take full responsibility. The participant read and discovered that 40% of the arms were getting sold without a background check on the buyer. The use of automatic weapons, having to play video games, and watching movies that glorify violence along with the availability of internet, television, and the use of social media that spread hate among the children is said to be a cause of the school shootings. Another reason was on who the kids get raised by the community, school, and parents. Some of the participants argued that giving guns to teens is a mistake as some of them have anger management issues; others believe that shooting and killing was the way to resolve conflicts. Social problems were to cause the school shootings in views of the participants at the time. Another participant brought in the economic issues saying that working for many hours for both parents as there are expenses to cater, unlike the old times where the economy was low. Only one parent had to work for only 40 hours, which has lessened the family bond time leading to school shooting as students might be suffering from parents’ divorce stress or lack of enough family time guidance. Both deductive and inductive reasoning as well the focus group research is the concerning number of by increase school shootings problems and the inability to find a reasonable cause for the growth.
Some of the participants gave their views on what the government could do regarding the school shooting. The participants’ views include; The government implementing strict regulations and restrictions on what gets displayed on televisions and the type of music downloaded. Mandatory rate shows and outright ban any media outlet with acts such as murder with violence exposed to children. The schools to be encouraged to provide counseling to children and to identify those with problems at an early stage as most families are breaking down and barely have the time to take note of their children.
According to the participants’ views, some of them agreed that school shootings were something to be concerned about as one of them said that it caused worries about their children’s safety when in school. The other two agreed with saying that if the school shooting were not going to stop, it would spread to other areas with school being a symbol that characterized symbol, learning, respect, and friendships, and the concern about the horror the children witness during the school shootings. The focus group facilitator enquired if the school shooting as a natural cause or a matter of human control. This inquiry brought up disagreement among the participants as one claimed it was natural since some humans cannot control the evil in them. The other participant argued that it was about human control to mention that some Americans and cops supported limited and anti-crime measures.
A review of the participants’ responses to the focus group research on the school shootings problems created awareness that the school shootings affected both the community citizens. Their desire to effectively find methods for the legislators to make decisions concerning political policies can help eradicate the school shootings problem.
Critiquing the Facilitator.
The first problem comes in when facilitators and respondents of the focus group research get a relation with poor participation. The respondent’s invitations were to a total number of twelve parents, and only nine of them managed to show up. The focus group research can gain valid information effectively once the number of participants is efficient. The focus group research began at 7.00 pm with some of the school children’s parents as the participants. The 7.00 pm set time came to be known as the interference of some of the children’s parent extra-curricular activities, daily activities, and some of their work schedules. A convenient time selection for selected participants would result in participation that is efficient and effective.
The facilitator was able to intervene at the right moment in most cases. For instance, when one of the respondents got personal about the practical anti-crime measures claiming the other respondent’s view of it was not right and that liberals supported criminals at all times and were now forming allies with them to stop the use of guns. The facilitator came in and warned the respondents against personal attacks and managed to keep the participants focus and on track with the questions provided. The facilitator has to control the focus group participants to steer the session to achieving their main research goal and prevent any personal attacks. Yet, they must be adequately comfortable for the participants to share their views; hence, no overbearing.
The facilitator provided first questions to the respondents when he asked about their thoughts towards the school shootings if they felt that school shootings were something they were concerned about, the causes that led to school shootings, and what the government could do about to curb the school shootings. The facilitator provided appropriate interjections ensuring participants had enough and equal time limit to responding to asked questions and kept them on track with the discussion.
The facilitator in the focus group research on the case study of school shootings, though working with a smaller group than planned earlier, managed to speak directly to each participant and to address them as a group to discover the real reason behind every response provided. The facilitator also ensured that there was a limit to personal biases by using questions that were tailored and appropriate to keep participants o focus.
Surveys and Focus Groups
The focus group research and mail survey research have both strengths and weaknesses related. On the focus group, the facilitator can interact with respondents through asking questions and pose following up with questions that provide in-depth information. This type of interaction makes it to be more appropriate for this sensitive topic concerning the increased and social discussion and media influence on a school shooting and the policy effect on meeting the needs of the community towards school shootings. According to Clemons and amp; McBeth 2017, focus group obtains information to test the reaction of the public towards proposed solutions. Develop ways surrounding abstract and complex problems that could often be in many cases as an issue of show On using focus groups, and there is a fine line that is usually best when combined with other methods.
Symbols and Metaphors
On reviewing the case study about school shootings of the focus group transcript, a wide variety of metaphors and symbolic objects related to the school shootings are present. According to Clemons and McBeth, 2017, the increasing use of social media platforms such as Twitter and the news coverage that networks continuously provide school shootings are said to be associated. The governing constitution and provided amendments refer to the symbols of hope and freedom but, at the same time, are challenged to be an area in need of reforming rein order to curb school shootings. An imagery gun is on projection as a symbol concerning the cause of the school shooting problem. Yet, for others, it is a form to protect their families and homes. The symbols and metaphors used challenged to the relation of the cause of school shootings and led to a dialogue among the community members who have different thoughts and opinions concerning the school shootings problem.
What’s Next
The gathered information from the use of such focus group research provides valid information concerning the development of public policy. By the use of focus groups for research, they provide the capability of understanding the values and interest groups of stakeholders and granted permission to the analysts to predict the reaction of the groups to the policy alternatives. According to Kahan, 2001 this served to link up the focus group research to the underlying policy problem, to set the policy issues in the appropriate context and to put into consideration the situation into a technical complexity and carry out an orientation toward the integrating the results of the policy groups into policy analysis. In the country, public policy and policy analysis are essential as it helps mitigate problems such as school shootings, yet gaining support is often hard, and the proposed policy support is significantly controversial. The focus group research, if conducted, is always efficient and brings in results that allow builders of the policy to have a better understanding of what is to be accepted and the knowledge on how to approach the problem at hand best.