Abstract
The full potential of discussion groups to further geographic interest in the relationship between discourse, individual and society can still be developed further. This paper briefly reviews previous applications of discussion group methodologies before suggesting a new discourse-centred approach that explores how broad social discourses impact everyday conversations. The approach is demonstrated through a case study involving supporters of environmental movements in Australia. It is concluded that small groups can be used in new ways that provide important methodologically unique insights into the reception of transient, but powerful, discourses upon everyday lives.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 423-432 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Area |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Australia
- Discourse
- Group research
- Language
- Methodology
- Nature
- Reception