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-A '''''Focus Group''''' is a chaired discussion on a preselected topic, and can be used for [[citizen participation]].  The aim is to involve citizens, experts and relevant [[stakeholders]] in a planning or development process for feedback and comment, or for evaluation. Focus groups answer questions that the planners/developers cannot resolve, and can lead to new approaches.
+A ''Focus Group'' is a chaired discussion on a preselected topic, and can be used for [[citizen participation]].  The aim is to involve citizens, experts and relevant [[stakeholders]] in a planning or development process for feedback and comment, or for evaluation. Focus groups answer questions that the planners/developers cannot resolve, and can lead to new approaches.
 A Focus Group meeting centres on:

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-A '''Focus Group''' is a chaired discussion on a preselected topic, and can be used for [[citizen participation]].  The aim is to involve citizens, experts and relevant [[stakeholders]] in a planning or development process for feedback and comment, or for evaluation. Focus groups answer questions that the planners/developers cannot resolve, and can lead to new approaches.
+A '''''Focus Group''''' is a chaired discussion on a preselected topic, and can be used for [[citizen participation]].  The aim is to involve citizens, experts and relevant [[stakeholders]] in a planning or development process for feedback and comment, or for evaluation. Focus groups answer questions that the planners/developers cannot resolve, and can lead to new approaches.
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-A '''focus group''' is a chaired discussion on a preselected topic, and can be used for [[citizen participation]].  The aim is to involve citizens, experts and relevant [[stakeholders]] in a planning or development process for feedback and comment, or for evaluation. Focus groups answer questions that the planners/developers cannot resolve, and can lead to new approaches.
+A '''Focus Group''' is a chaired discussion on a preselected topic, and can be used for [[citizen participation]].  The aim is to involve citizens, experts and relevant [[stakeholders]] in a planning or development process for feedback and comment, or for evaluation. Focus groups answer questions that the planners/developers cannot resolve, and can lead to new approaches.
-A focus group meeting centres on:
+A Focus Group meeting centres on:
 *Gathering opinions, beliefs, and attitudes about issues of interest;
 *Testing assumptions;
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 *Providing an opportunity to exchange information.
-Focus group methodology and implication is a qualitative method to generate valid information and high quality data on the advancement of communities' and organizations' programs<ref>Grudens-Schuck N., Allen B.L., Larson K. (2004): Focus Group Fundamentals.  Communities 7-3. Departments of Agricultural Education and Studies and Sociology, Iowa State University. Retrieved from http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1969B.pdf [2012-04-12].</ref>.
+Focus Group methodology and implication is a qualitative method to generate valid information and high quality data on the advancement of communities' and organisations' programs<ref>Grudens-Schuck N., Allen B.L., Larson K.: Focus Group Fundamentals.  Communities 7-3. Departments of Agricultural Education and Studies and Sociology, Iowa State University, 2004. Retrieved from http://www.extension.iastate.edu/Publications/PM1969B.pdf [last access: 2012-04-12].</ref>.
 ==Process description==
-In a focus group 8 to 15 persons take part in a chaired discussion on a predetermined topic. This can lead to a cohesive “group view” developing. The structure/motives of the focus group can be specifically chosen by the chair; e.g. initial round gathering motives, individual point of views, individual affection; or specialized (experts) input providing differing developments or approaches. For ensuring high quality during the focus group session and for optimizing the outcome, following actions need to be considered:
+In a Focus Group 8 to 15 persons take part in a chaired discussion on a predetermined topic. This can lead to a cohesive “group view” developing. The structure/motives of the focus group can be specifically chosen by the chair; e.g. initial round gathering motives, individual point of views, individual affection; specialised (experts) input providing differing developments or approaches. For ensuring high quality during the Focus Group session and for optimizing the outcome, following actions need to be considered:
-# Define purpose and objective of the focus group in advance;
+# Define purpose and objective of the Focus Group in advance;
 # Establish a timeline in advance;
 # Identify participants in advance;
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 # Record the group discussion and proceeding (video- or sound-supported, minutes etc.);
 # Evaluate according to content considering emotional aspects and body language during the group discussion;
-# Analyse and report the focus group outcomes.
+# Analyse and report the Focus Group outcomes.
 ==How does it support in planning of secure public spaces?==
 The method is particularly suitable for determining [[culture aspects]], [[legal aspects]] and [[ethics aspects]] of [[security]] related [[urban planning]] by:
-* identifying motives for a particular type of behaviour and revealing areas of [[risk|risks]] and insecurity;
+* Identifying motives for a particular type of behaviour and revealing areas of [[risk|risks]] and insecurity;
-* identifying public [[Perception of (in)security and risks|perception]], opinions, beliefs and attitudes towards a general risk situation or a specific measure;
+* Identifying public [[Perception of (in)security and risks|perception]], opinions, beliefs, and attitudes towards a general risk situation or a specific measure;
-* obtaining information and ideas with which to handle a particular [[security]]/risk issue in the process of planning urban spaces;
+* Obtaining information and ideas with which to handle a particular [[security]]/risk issue in the process of planning urban spaces;
-* obtaining information on opinions, acceptance of and objections to planned measures/structures;
+* Obtaining information on opinions, acceptance of and objections to planned measures/structures;
-* evaluating specific planning steps and sub-results of the project;
+* Evaluating specific planning steps and sub-results of the project;
-* identifying hitherto unconsidered aspects relevant to security and/or the specific project.
+* Identifying hitherto unconsidered aspects relevant to security and/or the specific project.
 ==Links and further information==
-*Participation & sustainable development in Europe: URL: http://www.partizipation.at/focus-group.html [2012-03-16].
+*Participation & Sustainable Development in Europe. Retrieved from: http://www.partizipation.at/focus-group.html [last access: 2012-03-16].
-*Basics of conducting focus groups: URL: http://www.cse.lehigh.edu/~glennb/mm/FocusGroups.htm [2012-10-22].
+*Basics of conducting focus groups. Retrieved from: http://www.cse.lehigh.edu/~glennb/mm/FocusGroups.htm [last access: 2012-10-22].
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