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Purpose: This article investigates the main initiatives that contribute to developing a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem (EE) aimed at entrepreneurs 50+ (E50+) in Brazil. Originality/value: Entrepreneurs 50+ more present in political, social, and academic debates, and the EE emerge as a dynamic force that shapes the economic performance of regions, companies, and individuals. Entrepreneurs 50+ are active in various ecosystems, which can be formal—such as those composed of universities, governments, private initiatives, or funders—and informal—such as those formed by family, friends, or personal contacts. The lack of a specific representation for senior entrepreneurs in ecosystems has been the subject of discussions in the field of scientific knowledge of entrepreneurship. However, they are still incipient in studies in the area. Design/methodology/approach: This is a qualitative and descriptive research. Data was collected through a Focus Group conducted online with seven experts in 50+ entrepreneurship. The data was then entered into the ATLAS.ti software and analyzed using content analysis. Findings: The suggested initiatives focus on coaching training, access to financial resources, training and specialization courses, support, and communication from public and private entities. The survey results point to the need for greater attention from representative bodies concerning this specific niche, highlighting the importance of developing a set of political, governmental, and private initiatives. From an integrated perspective, there is a need to implement actions that minimize poten)tial barriers and trends related to the growth of unemployment among older adults, whose objective is to promote the inclusion of entrepre)neurs 50+ in the EE. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper proposes a framework that provides an analytical tool to identify key managerial elements and concerns that can improve corporate social innovation (CSI) in organizational culture. It combines a systematic review of the literature and focus group methodologies. The main contribution is the development of a framework composed of analytical categories based on the influence of seven factors and fifteen elements identified from a systematic review of the literature. This article underlines the significant contribution that some factors may play in enabling the role of CSI in organizational culture. This type of research is necessary given the scarcity of proposals in general, and the lack of a specific integrative framework in the field of organizational culture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Every year, thousands of students enter higher education, often facing personal and academic challenges. This new phase in their lives involves adapting to increased autonomy, a new routine and a new academic environment, which can result in emotional changes. The feelings experienced in this transition phase can have an impact on their quality of life, their adaptation and their academic success. Objectives: The aim of this study is to identify the emotional states present in the perceptions of first-year undergraduate students, in relation to the period of transition and academic adaptation to higher education. Methodology: This is an exploratory, qualitative study, carried out using a focus group, with content analysis using Nvivo 14 software. The group consisted of nine public higher education students. At the time of data collection, the participants were enrolled in their first year of undergraduate studies in different schools and scientific areas at the same Portuguese institution. Results: The preliminary data shows that the students interviewed tend to characterize their first contact with higher education as a shock. They also described situations of stress, demotivation and doubt associated with not knowing their peers, leaving their parents' home and the new academic reality. On the other hand, emotions of optimism, security and resilience are identified when a favorable relationship is established with teachers and the student is satisfied with the course. Final Considerations: Although negative emotional states were manifested, these tended to dissipate with integration into the institution, support from teachers, the formation of new friendships, and adaptation to new academic demands. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The pandemic crisis highlighted the need for a technological and digital transformation of the university, a process that has already begun and that has marked a before and after in the incorporation of technologies in the teaching-learning processes. On the other hand, teachers in training are a privileged group as they are at the end of their training process, in contact with active teachers and will be pillars of social training. For this reason, this study aims to analyze the perceptions of trainee teachers at the University of Granada on the acceptance and inclusion of smartphones in teaching and learning processes, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic crisis. A qualitative methodology (focus group) was implemented with a sample of 16 trainee teachers belonging to the area of social sciences. The results showed an incorporation of technologies in future teachers, the need for the implementation of smartphones, as well as mobile literacy for students and teachers. In the same way, generational differences, the relevance of motivation and perception in usefulness and ease of use of devices are highlighted. It is concluded that there is a need for training actions in teachers and educational centers to provide an effective response to social and educational needs. For this reason, universities, educational institutions and teachers must strive to understand the scope of mobile teaching and the possibilities of smartphones in increasing motivation and the acquisition of basic skills. Future studies are needed to broaden the scope of analysis to different areas and contexts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study examined the principles related to analyzing ludic schemes in digital games, with a focus on collecting data about the learning perception and emotions of children (aged 7–11) facing social vulnerability in Parnamirim, Brazil. Two focus group sessions were conducted, one of which involved a questionnaire. After data interpretation through content analysis, it was concluded that children perceive emotions and recognize multiple intelligences during their interaction with the reported games, identifying specific mechanics and moments associated with these emotions. As a secondary finding, it was observed that the adapted session, featuring illustrative cards developed based on previous responses from the children, showed superior performance in questions about learning. The connection between learning and individual engagement, with engagement being intrinsically linked to emotions, is evidenced through the participants’ own perceptions. It was concluded, through literature and practical demonstration that this interaction exists and can be beneficial for learning different skills, with the collection of such data being important for prioritizing the needs of individuals in design and education. The adaptation with cards, tailored to the group’s needs, fosters greater interaction and involvement, aligning with the constructivist notion of children’s participation in research, knowledge to which this study aims to contribute. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: Qualitative research is closely related to individuals' experiences, with the methodology of Focus Groups (FG) standing out as one of its tools. Thus, the approach to Irritable Bowel Syndrome - from the perspective of mental health and decreased quality of life - is validated as a sensitive topic open to debate through the use of FGs, given its potential to create a welcoming space. Goals: To analyze the application of Focus Groups in addressing sensitive subjects. Methods: This is a cross-sectional qualitative-quantitative study that aims to understand the symptomatology of Irritable Bowel Syndrome among medical students of a public university through the use of Focus Groups, as part of the research project "Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Medical Students of a Public University". In order to guide the discussion, Focus Groups were conducted using questions inspired by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Short-Form 6 (SF-6D) questionnaire, which assesses quality of life. Results: The results indicate that qualitative research allows for the incorporation of more meaning to quantitative elements. The adherence to the qualitative phase of the research was low, with many participants dropping out due to discomfort in discussing bowel habits. During individual conversations, a welcoming environment was created, allowing participants to feel comfortable in sharing details about intimate topics. In focus groups, participants used humor to discuss embarrassing subjects. The results indicate that gastrointestinal disorders affect the mental health and academic performance of university students. Final considerations: The high significance of the online Focus Group methodology was evident, given the detailed information obtained about the participants' perspectives, which are relevant to the research outcome. Furthermore, the Focus Group was observed as a welcoming environment for sharing intimate topics and experiences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This paper deals with the role of the moderator in using the focus group for collecting data in academic research. It includes a brief literature review of narrative character about the concept, origin and characteristics of this technique. It shows the skills needed for the practice of the role of moderator and best methods for developing such dynamics of information collection. For the literature review, the articles were accessed through the portals: Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel and Google Scholar. It shows the results from the Brazilian Digital Base of Theses and Dissertations; communication and information journals classified as A1, A2 and B1; and the annals of the XX National Research Meeting in Information Science, about the use of the focus group in graduate work. It presents postdoctoral work that approaches the role of moderator as a critical success factor in data collection. It concludes that the moderator needs to develop conceptual, procedural, and attitudinal skills, of which the latter is the most required. It emphasizes that the researcher can play the role of the moderator or act as a second moderator or an observer and pass this role on to someone with experience in group coordination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The impact of technological tools in the educational field is unquestionable. The smartphone has established itself as the device with greater versatility and applicability in the academic/personal context of the subjects. For this reason, the following study addresses, from a longitudinal qualitative approach, the knowledge, use, benefits, and difficulties of the pedagogical application of smartphones, as well as the training needs perceived by higher education teachers, understanding the evolution of this trend in the last seven years. The participating sample is made up of 32 lecturers belonging to five Spanish universities, through the realization of six focus groups during the 2014-2015 and 2021-2022 academic years. The main results show that the lecturers value favorably the possibilities of the tool for communication and information search. However, in recent times more skeptical and critical evaluations are perceived, considering that the smartphone has not brought about the expected qualitative leap in the teaching methodologies applied in the classroom. Promoting the critical, responsible, and context-specific use of the mobile device, while effectively applying its technological possibilities in the creation of constructive pedagogical experiences in a temporally and spatially specified manner, may be one of the keys to a harmonious and not overloaded coexistence between academic and life experiences mediated with and without technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Identifying the factors that influence Uberlandia consumers' behavior in choosing omnichannel retailers. Methodology/approach: The exploratory research was designed and carried out through five focus groups with a sample of 22 volunteers aged from 18 to 44 years old, who had experience in omnichannel shopping. Main results: Consumers who participated in the study stated that their expectations when buying from omnichannel companies include: the trust in the company that manages the channel and, in the carrier (when it is not the same company); clarity and quality of information (such as availability and stock information); possibility of purchase regret; equal prices between channels of the same company; and, above all, seamless integration among channels. Academic and practical contributions: the study contributes to broadening the theoretical understanding of the omnichannel environment from the consumer's perspective, considering its acceptance and use of technologies. Understanding the consumers' perception about the purchase channels offered by multichannel companies can provide opportunities to improve the channels and the experience of consumers, as well as create competitive advantage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Technology is a cross-cutting subject of knowledge and skills in the Secondary Education curriculum. Its curricular content demands constant changes due to the requirements posed by society and educational laws in Spain. This article presents a qualitative empirical research, whose methodology is based on the Grounded Theory. Although the objective of the research is broader, for reasons of space, the part corresponding to the analysis of the organizational and curricular context from the teachers' perspective is presented here. The interviewers' data collection was through observation, field diary, and audio recording of the focus groups, with the participation of 68 teachers from 17 Secondary Schools in the province of Valencia, reaching theoretical saturation in the eighth school. The fieldwork was carried out between October 2019 and February 2020. The Atlas.ti software (v.8) was used for data processing, which allowed open, axial, co-occurrence and selective coding. The conclusions of the study are: (1) the difference in infrastructure, size and ratio have an impact on educational quality, (2) institutional coordination is necessary to adapt the student transition between the different educational levels, (3) school organization together with a fragmented curriculum in core, specific and free configuration subjects, hinder the acquisition of competencies, and (4) the choice of STEM subjects depends on the gender of the students and their family environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this article is to present contributions and dilemmas of different actors in the process of innovation in educational spaces. For that, we sought to understand constitutive aspects that favor or impede the process of using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), investigating factors of sensible reason (MAFFESOLI, 1998) that justify the resistance to the process of appropriation and use of these technologies with purpose pedagogical. The methodology for answering to this set of questions was provided with the application of a Focal Group (FG) composed of teachers, from different Brazilian regions, with experience in teacher training and performance in High School. The Hangout tool was considered as a means of realizing the virtual FG, mediated by ICT. This study investigated the valid and reasoned inferences, based on the analysis of the data produced in the Group, of real situations, in contexts placed by teacher trainers for the use of ICT in the educational spaces, which could serve as a database in later works of a same nature. The results of the study indicate that resources exist, however, they are little used in function of the quality of the continuous formation that, in the majority, does not attend to the pedagogical purposes as an example of the practices to be developed in the educative spaces; For the actors involved in the innovation process, from school principals to students, resistance looms, a fact that reinforces the importance of understanding this movement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The aim of the study was to explore the opinions of the volunteers about the plyometric training protocol associated with resistance (PTRE) and virtual (VT) exercises for injury prevention. This approach was chosen considering that patients' perceptions in general could be neglected. Data collection took place with two Focus Groups (FGs) and to this end, an invitation was made to seven participants from both groups who had already completed the training. A meeting was held, with an average duration of 60 minutes for each intervention group, and a trained moderator conducted it; the sessions were recorded on audio and later transcribed for analysis. The participants reported the increase of physical conditioning, endurance and muscle strength in both training sessions. It was concluded that in PTRE, the issue of improved balance and stability of lower limbs was highlighted, while in VT the improvement of concentration and disposition for the daily routine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article aims to discuss relational research and to point out some possible methodologies for this type of research. Firstly, we discuss the influences of social construccionism movement in relational research and the main characteristics of this type of research. We also discuss the implications for the researcher and for research when choosing the relational type study. We present the appreciative inquiry, the focus group and the conversation circles as possible methodological tools for relational research, evidencing their collaborative and dialogical potentialities. Finally, we discuss a possible way of analyzing the texts obtained through the methodologies previously presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Trauma-related symptoms are often experienced after a first psychotic episode. In this study, we conduct a qualitative analysis of referred traumatic experiences of outpatients diagnosed with psychotic disorders. Focus groups were formed and in-depth interviews conducted with 30 participants, focusing on their experience with the disorder and the health care received. Given the frequency with which trauma and psychosis have been associated in the scientific literature, the nature of this relation is addressed as a secondary objective, via a qualitative analysis. Analysis revealed two main themes in the patients' discourse. On many occasions, traumatic experiences were related to the development of the disorder. Although most participants referred to traumatic experiences during childhood, episodes during adult life were also reported, which may have triggered the disorder. The second theme was that of the interlocking relationship between the psychotic experience and certain coercive practices undergone during the provision of health care for psychosis, and the traumatic effects thus generated. The participants considered both themes to be highly important. Accordingly, these issues should be carefully assessed and managed in order to provide appropriate person-centred care. A qualitative analysis was conducted of the association between trauma and psychosis. Participants identified early-life trauma, such as child abuse, as the origin of their disorder. Further trauma was generated by experiences after the onset of psychosis, including practices in health care settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article aims to analyze the conceptions conferred by the health professionals that compose the Expanded Nuclei of Family Health (NASF) on their work assignments. This is a qualitative research, in which was used, for the data collection, eight focus groups, with a total of 43 participants. The data were submitted to content analysis. The results outlined the following categories: integrating NASF work with the Family Health Teams (ESF); developing specialized care; promoting intersectionality; contributing to the promotion of teamwork in Primary Care (AB) and strengthening AB. The study indicates the importance of a better understanding of the functions of the NASF, so that it does not restrict the opportunity to perform specialized care in AB. It is pointed out, the need for adjustments in the work processes of the ESF, in order to enable the shared work in the AB. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Expert Committee is the stage IV for the process of cross cultural adaptation. The expert committee's role is to consolidate all the versions of the questionnaire and develop what would be considered the prefinal version of the questionnaire for field testing. In this article, the method aims to obtain semantic, idiomatic, experiential and conceptual equivalence of the Sensory Processing Measure - Preschool source and target version by an expert committee. A purposely selected group of professionals, composed of four occupational therapists specialized in sensory processing disorders intervention with more than ten years' experience in paediatrics, together with a specialist in the translation and validation of instruments, formed the focus group. They compared the two versions (SPM-P Home Form and School Form) and made significant changes to the instrument at a weekly meeting for a consecutive month in order to adapt it to Portuguese culture. The expert committee achieved equivalence between the source and target version in four areas: Semantic equivalence, Idiomatic equivalence, Experiential equivalence and Conceptual equivalence. Several items were adapted and the instrument can now be pre-tested and can start collecting a sample of a hundred children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The entrepreneurial university consolidates itself as an instrument that not only provides a workforce and added value with the creation or transformation of knowledge, but also enhances the individual, creates values and attitudes reinforcing the entrepreneurial capacity. The objective of the study was to analyze the students' perception about the importance of the entrepreneurial university for their academic formation. It has a qualitative approach, with exploratory and descriptive phases. As a strategy, we used a comparative study of two cases, Brazil and Mexico. The collection technique was focus group and analysis through content analysis, with the support of NVivo® software version 12. The results show that the Mexican institution is focused on entrepreneurial education, activities that integrate students and companies in class, research, stimulating interaction through the resolution of real problems. The Brazilian institution, however, does not work in a clear and mature way regarding entrepreneurship, being perceived basically as a discipline by the academics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective was to investigate gender violence in affective relationships and how gender issues are presented in the narratives of 11 teenagers between 15 and 16 years old conveniently recruited from 2 public schools of rural and urban contexts from the countryside city of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Six focus groups were formed. Through an analysis of thematic content, the results pointed out the difficulty in delimiting different modalities of relationships, as well as the impact of romantic love on the invisibility of violence. While some teenagers advocated for feminism, they also antagonized and pathologized homosexual relationships. Despite the fact that most adolescents were heterosexual, they presented heteronormative, monogamous conceptions of romanticism and sexist gender views. In conclusion, the imaginary of romantic love, on the one hand, is fascinating due to the idealization of the relationship; on the other hand, it limits relationships and the ability to perceive situations of gender violence. Thus, the ideal of romantic love facilitates narratives of prejudice regarding sexual orientation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Appropriate Mental Health care is considered a public health challenge. Integrating this care with Primary Health Care (PHC) is the main strategy according to WHO. In this direction, the creation of the Support Center for Family Health in Brazil was an advance, made up of a multidisciplinary team that has as main work tool the Matrix Support. This study aimed to analyze and to explore the perceptions of the work of the Mental Health matrix workers of the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is a qualitative research that used the Focal Group along with the aquarium technique with matrix workers from eight programmatic areas. Content analysis took place through Structured Analysis. It was possible to identify questions related to the dilemmas of the training of professionals for PHC and Family Health, different conceptions about matrix support, impacts for professionals and patients on issues of violence and work overload, and management support. It was concluded that although the SCFH has presented important advances in health care, there is still a need for greater integration of professionals and users for greater clarity of the work of the matrix workers, aiming at strengthening SUS actions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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O objeto deste estudo foram os agravos à saúde identificados pelo grupo focal como motivo para a prevenção da recaída no alcoolismo. Os objetivos foram analisar as sequelas ou agravos à saúde que levam à prevenção da recaída no alcoolismo. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, com uso de grupo focal. Os sujeitos foram 31 clientes, entre 18 e 65 anos, atendidos pela Secretaria Municipal de Saúde e Defesa Civil-RJ e Centro de Estudos, Pesquisa e Referência em Alcoologia e Adictologia, entre julho a setembro de 2009. Um total de 38% respondeu que os motivos que levam o alcoolista à prevenção da recaída foram: tuberculose, hipertensão arterial, Diabetes Mellitus, problemas cardiovasculares e psiquiátricos. A partir dos resultados, conclui-se que são necessárias a aplicação da redução de danos e agravos à saúde e o incentivo à realização de tratamento especializado. ABSTRACT This study is concerned with health problems identified by the focus group as causes for the prevention of al­coholism relapse. It aimed at analyzing sequels or health problems leading to the prevention of alcoholism relapse. This is a descriptive study, using focus group. Subjects were 31 clients aged from 18 to 65, assisted by the City Department of Health and Civil Defense-RJ and Center for Studies, Research and Reference on Alcoholism and Addiction, from July to September, 2009. Thirty-eight per cent (38%) of respondents identified the following reasons why alcoholics seek relapse prevention: tuberculosis, hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, cardiovascular, and psychiatric problems. Results indicate reduction of health harm and health problems levels as well as the fostering of specialized treatment are required. RESUMEN El objeto de este estudio fueron los problemas de salud identificados por el grupo focal como razón para la pre­vención de recaídas en el alcoholismo. Los objetivos fueron analizar las consecuencias o problemas de salud que conducen a la prevención de recaídas en el alcoholismo. Se trata de un estudio descriptivo, mediante grupo focal. Los sujetos fueron 31 personas de 18 a 65 años, atendidas por la Secretaría Municipal de Salud y Defensa Civil-RJ – Brasil y el Centro de Estudios, Investigación y Referencia sobre Alcoholismo y Adictologia, entre julio y septiembre de 2009. Un total de 38% respondió que las razones que llevan los alcohólicos para la prevención de recaídas fueron: tuberculosis, hipertensión, Diabetes Mellitus, problemas cardiovasculares y psiquiátricos. De los resultados, se concluye que son necesarios la aplicación de la reducción de daños y problemas de salud y el fomento de un tratamiento especializado.

Resumen Objetivo 1. Describir la información que reciben o buscan los pacientes con espondiloartritis axial y artritis psoriásica. 2. Analizar fórmulas para mejorar la misma. Métodos Análisis cualitativo del discurso en grupos focales (con pacientes asociados y no asociados y reumatólogos) para identificar los elementos que configuran la realidad estudiada, describir las relaciones entre ellos y sintetizar el resultado mediante: 1) segmentación según criterios temáticos; 2) categorización en función de situaciones, relaciones, opiniones, sentimientos u otras; 3) codificación de las diversas categorías, y 4) interpretación de los resultados. Se diseñaron casilleros tipológicos para asegurar la máxima representatividad de la muestra. Resultados El reumatólogo es la principal fuente de información. Las asociaciones de pacientes juegan un papel fundamental y son muy bien valoradas. Internet se consulta con mucha cautela por falta de filtro. Son temas de interés las características de la enfermedad y sus tratamientos, pero también la evolución, el pronóstico y las ayudas sociales, administrativas y de otra índole. Se necesita más información (objetiva y constructiva, no catastrofista), que debe darse de forma progresiva y adaptada a las características y necesidades del paciente. Existen áreas de mejora y de oportunidad que incluyen: la estandarización y actualización de contenidos (basados en la evidencia) y la optimización de materiales (escritos, electrónicos) y de otros recursos, como enfermería o atención primaria. Conclusiones El reumatólogo es la fuente de referencia y de veracidad en relación con la información proporcionada a pacientes con espondiloartritis axial y artritis psoriásica. Se precisan cambios en cuanto al contenido, el formato y las fuentes de información. Abstract Objective 1. To describe the information provided to, or inquired about, by patients with axial spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis. 2. To analyze improvements. Methods Analysis of the discourse of focus groups (with patients, some of them from patient associations, and rheumatologists). The discussion included the identification of elements that shape the reality being studied, describing the relationship among them and summarizing the results by: 1) thematic segmentation; 2) categorization according to situations, relationships, opinions, feelings or others; 3) coding of the various categories, and 4) interpretation of results. Representativeness was ensured by using a typological framework. Results Rheumatologists are the main source of information. Patient associations have a fundamental role and are well-regarded. Internet is used with caution due to its limited reliability. Patients are interested in: disease characteristics and treatments, the course and prognosis, and social, administrative and other kinds of support. More information is needed (objective and constructive, avoiding a catastrophic tone); it should be provided progressively, adjusted to patients features and needs. There are areas for improvement including: the standardization and updating of contents (based on scientific evidence), the optimization of informative materials (written, electronic), and other resources such as nursing and primary care. Conclusions Rheumatologists are the main and most reliable source of information for patients with spondyloarthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Patient associations have an important role and are well-regarded. Changes in the content, format and sources of information are required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The increase of offering and demand for Psychology courses has stimulated researches to understand the process of career choice and how this can affect the quality of their formation and their profession performance. The study aims to identify the spontaneous conceptions of psychological maturity to the career choice for Psychology students. The participants of this research were thirteen students from a private Higher Education institution of both sexes, aged between 20 and 48 years (M = 32.15%, SD = 9.54) and from different socioeconomic classes. The periods were: one participant (7.7%) from the first period; three (23.1%) from the second; one (7.7%) from the third and fifth respectively; three (23.1%) from the sixth; one (7.7%) from the seventh and two (15.4%) from the eighth. The study was exploratory, qualitative and used the Focal Group methodology. The Iramuteq 0.7 software was used to data analysis that pointed to five general classes. The results indicate that the conception for the psychology course choice is related to the characteristics or abilities perceived by the students and should be developed during the graduation process. This study collaborated to understand the Psychology student profile in Brazil, as well, with the improvement of the formation process of these professionals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]