essay making conversation(focus group)
Running head: FOCUS GROUP SUMMARY
FOCUS GROUP SUMMARY 3
Focus Group Summary
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Questions for the focus group
1. How many social media platforms do you have
2. Which of the platforms do you interact with the most? How can you define the type of people you interact with in terms of their culture?
3. Do you tend to understand the people you interact with? What do you discuss about more often?
4. Have you ever found yourself in a position that you did not agree with someone cultural beliefs and practices? How did you approach the issue?
5. Has cosmopolitanisms been promoted by the use of social media.
6. Have you ever travelled to a foreign country? If yes, what was your first reaction when you interacted with their culture such as food and lifestyle? Was it a surprise or you had the information? If yes, where did you get the information from?
7. What are some of the new cultures you have learnt from friends and appreciated? If any have you ever tried practicing those cultures, you find attracting.
8. How does making conversation improve diversity? What role has social media played in making conversations?
My focus group comprised of five students from different colleges. I chose individuals from different genders, races, and social backgrounds to ensure that I could collect as many diverse views as possible. The students came from 3 various colleges within the US. Two of them were males an African and European, while the remaining three were females; a Chinese, Mexican, and American.
All 5 students admitted to using more than one social media platform. They indicated that it all depended on what they wanted to do. The females stated that they were fond of Instagram when it came to posting pictures while the male seems to be just fine with using Facebook to chat with friends. The Chinese student confessed that interacting on social media had allowed her to learn about diverse cultures. It was through such an understanding that she developed a desire to study in the US. The African male also said that social media helped him learn a lot about American culture and made it easier for him to adapt. Even though the others did not give life experiences, they said that they have interacted with diverse people, which has helped them appreciate each other. The American and the European student said that they always try to find out more when they get themselves in a position they do not agree with a particular practice.
The Mexican and African said that sometimes they prefer not to judge other people’s culture and sometimes feel too inferior to talk about their culture. The Chinese admitted that she had found some cultures strange, but she has learned to live with it. The American and European students confirmed that they have tried Chinese food in their restaurants and were excited at how delicious the food was. The Chinese and Mexican said they were addicted to the American music that they could listen to any time they were not studying. The African student admitted that he admired the American lifestyle and had started imitating their fashion. All of them agreed that social media had promoted cosmopolitanism; however, the African suggested that some people feel too inferior to talk about their cultures. All the students seem aware of the varying cultures across the board. They admit to having interacted with these cultures on social media. It is, therefore, not a surprise when they come across conflicting practices. They also confirmed that conversation has made it easier for diverse people to understand each other well, thus promoting unity among students.