Table 1

Analytical stages in developing the data structure

PhaseDescription
1. Designing ResearchIdentify a clear “how” research question; remain open to emerging concepts
2. Data CollectionUse semi-structured interviews; treat informants as knowledgeable agents
3. 1st-Order AnalysisCode using informant-centric terms; preserve participants’ voices and meanings
4. 2nd-Order AnalysisIdentify theoretical themes; introduce researcher-centric interpretation
5. Aggregate DimensionsCluster 2nd-order themes into broader conceptual categories
6. Data StructureVisually map the relationship from raw data to concepts and dimensions
Source(s): Created by the author, based on Gioia et al. (2013)

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