Journal Communication Spectrum: Capturing New Perspectives in Communication
Vol 6, No 2 (2016): August 2016 - January 2017

FGDNOGRAPHY: Discussing a Topic in the Nature of the Topic

Wijaya, Bambang Sukma (Department of Communication Science, Bakrie University)



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Publish Date
08 Dec 2016

Abstract

FGDnography is a research method that combines data collection techniques through FGD (Focus Group Discussion) with ethnographic research approaches. In FGDnography, group discussion about a topic occurs in a venue that follows the theme discussed. The nuance, situation, environment, ambiance, and attributes inherent in the location support the topic. Discussions become more lively, real, and relevant. As a result, the insights obtained are more natural, authentic, and meaningful. Several aspects deserve attention in FGDnography, including natural-ness, discuss-ness, interactive-ness, responsive-ness, meaningfulness, and experience-ness.   FGDnografi: Mendiskusikan Sebuh Topik sesuai Karakter TopiknyaFGDnografi adalah metode penelitian yang menggabungkan teknik pengumpulan data melalui FGD dengan pendekatan riset etnograpfi. Dalam FGDnografi, diskusi kelompok tentang topik diselenggarakan di tempat yang sesuai dengan topik yang dibahas, sehingga nuansa, situasi, lingkungan, ambians, dan atribut-atribut yang melekat di tempat tersebut mendukung isu yang dibahas. Diskusi topik menjadi lebih hidup, nyata, dan relevan. Hasilnya, insights yang diperoleh lebih natural, otentik, dan meaningful. Ada beberapa aspek yang patut diperhatikan dalam FGDnography, di antaranya aspek kealamiahan (natural-ness), kediskusian (discuss-ness), interaktivitas (interactive-ness), responsivitas (responsive-ness), kebermaknaan (meaningfulness), dan kepengalamanan (experience-ness). To cite this article (7th APA style):Wijaya, B. S. (2016). FGDnography: Discussing a Topic in Nature of the Topic. Journal Communication Spectrum: Capturing New Perspectives in Communication, 6(2), 176-200 

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Journal_Communication_spectrum

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Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

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Journal Communication Spectrum Capturing New Perspectives in Communication, terbit dua kali setahun (Februari dan agustus) diiterbitkan oleh Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi Fakultas Ekonomi dan Ilmu Sosial Universitas Bakrie (FEIS UB) sebagai media atau wacana persepektif baru di bidang ilmu ...