Group discussions may skew data, impacting validity of social research.
The article explores the validity of using Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and One-on-one Qualitative Interviews in social research. By comparing data from FGDs and interviews, the study found that FGDs can be influenced by groupthink, leading to different responses compared to individual interviews. It suggests using FGDs alongside other methods for more reliable data, especially for non-sensitive topics.