What are some ways to identify themes
Word repetitions
Repeated behaviours
Searching for missing information
Metaphors and analogies
Any deviations in patterns
What is thematic analysis
A method used for identifying, analysing and reporting patterns
Outline characteristics of thematic analysis
Not bound by pre-existing framework
Can identify experiences, meanings etc
Provides an interpretation of participants meanings
What are the 6 phases of thematic analysis Braun and Clarke (2006)
Familiarise yourself with data
Generate initial codes
Search for themes
Review themes
Define and name themes
Produce the report
Outline grounded theory
A theory thats discovered and developed through systematic data collection and analysis. Doesn’t begin with prior assumptions. New theoretical positions/understandings may emerge through data analysis.
Outline the different levels of meaning grounded theory researchers try to gain
The participants stated explanations of actions
The unstated assumptions about these actions
The intentions and motivation for engaging in the actions
The effects of the actions on others
The consequence on interpersonal relations + further actions
What are the 3 types of coding
What is a conditional matrix
Open coding - breaking of data into units
Axial coding - recognising relationships between categories
Selective coding - integration of the categories to produce a theory
A web of related conditions, actions and consequences pertaining to a phenomenon
Outline the process of open coding What are the 2 main procedures used
Naming and categorising phenomena through close examination of data.
Making comparisons and asking questions
