Phases of the thematic analysis
| Phase | Description of the process |
|---|---|
| Familiarizing yourself with the data | Data were read and reread, and initial ideas were noted |
| Generating initial codes | Initial codes were generated. Data relevant to each code were collated |
| Collating codes into deductive themes | The codes were collated into deductive themes based on the research questions |
| Inductively searching for subthemes | The subthemes were inductively identified |
| Reviewing themes | It was checked if the coded extracts work in relation to the themes, subthemes and the entire data set |
| Defining and naming themes | Names and definitions of each sub theme were generated |
| Producing the report | Selection of extracts to quote and production of the paper |
| Phase | Description of the process |
|---|---|
| Familiarizing yourself with the data | Data were read and reread, and initial ideas were noted |
| Generating initial codes | Initial codes were generated. Data relevant to each code were collated |
| Collating codes into deductive themes | The codes were collated into deductive themes based on the research questions |
| Inductively searching for subthemes | The subthemes were inductively identified |
| Reviewing themes | It was checked if the coded extracts work in relation to the themes, subthemes and the entire data set |
| Defining and naming themes | Names and definitions of each sub theme were generated |
| Producing the report | Selection of extracts to quote and production of the paper |
Source(s): Adapted from Braun and Clarke (2006), p. 87
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