Thematic analysis phases (Braun and Clarke, 2006)
| Phase | Description of the process |
|---|---|
| Reading/re-reading transcripts and noting initial impressions |
| Systematic line-by-line coding of meaningful features using Atlas.ti 7.5.18 and manual techniques |
| Collating codes into potential themes and gathering relevant data |
| Refining themes against coded extracts and the entire data set |
| Ongoing analysis to name themes and define their scope |
| Findings were synthesized into narrative, using representative quotes to illustrate themes and subthemes, linked to research questions and literature |
| Phase | Description of the process |
|---|---|
Familiarization | Reading/re-reading transcripts and noting initial impressions |
Coding | Systematic line-by-line coding of meaningful features using Atlas.ti 7.5.18 and manual techniques |
Generating themes | Collating codes into potential themes and gathering relevant data |
Reviewing themes | Refining themes against coded extracts and the entire data set |
Defining themes | Ongoing analysis to name themes and define their scope |
Reporting | Findings were synthesized into narrative, using representative quotes to illustrate themes and subthemes, linked to research questions and literature |
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