scholarly journals Making Thematic Analysis Systematic: The Seven Deadly Sins

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 126
Author(s):  
David C. Coker
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Seven Deadly Sins

Thematic analysis is a methodology with wide use in content analysis and field work through interviews, observations, and focus groups. Despite popularity with researchers, there are several questions and problems with the methodology. There was an absence in exploration and explanation of the methods and hidden steps in thematic analysis. Using a case study with a thematic analysis of the methods of thematic analysis and an autoethnography, issues and concerns were examined across a broad sample of articles published using thematic analysis. Seven major problems permeate thematic analysis research, and recommendations to improve thematic analysis and all qualitative research are presented.

scholarly journals Conducting Web-Based Focus Groups With Adolescents and Young Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 160940692199687
Author(s):  
Courtney A. Brown ◽  
Anna C. Revette ◽  
Sarah D. de Ferranti ◽  
Holly B. Fontenot ◽  
Holly C. Gooding
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Clinical Sample ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Disease Awareness ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Technical Platform

This methodologic paper aims to update researchers working with adolescents and young adults on the potentials and pitfalls associated with web-based qualitative research. We present a case study of synchronous web-based focus groups with 35 adolescents and young women ages 15–24 years old recruited from a clinical sample for a mixed methods study of heart disease awareness. We contrast this with two other studies, one using asynchronous web-based focus groups with 30 transgender youth ages 13 to 24 years old and another using synchronous web-based focus groups with 48 young men who have sex with men ages 18 to 26 years old, both recruited via social media. We describe general and logistical considerations, technical platform considerations, and ethical, regulatory, and research considerations associated with web-based qualitative research. In an era of technology ubiquity and dependence, researchers should consider web-based focus groups a potential qualitative research tool, especially when working with youth.

scholarly journals Conceptions of the professionals about their attributions in the Expanded Nucleus of Family Health

Psico-USF ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 661-671
Author(s):  
Meyrielle Belotti ◽  
Alexandra Iglesias ◽  
Luziane Zacché Avellar
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Work Processes ◽  
The Family ◽  
Specialized Care

Abstract 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.

scholarly journals Balanced Journalism Amplifies Minority Positions: A Case Study of the Newspaper Coverage of a Fluoridation Plebiscite

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon J. Kiss ◽  
Karly Rath ◽  
Andrea Perrella
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
North America ◽  
News Coverage ◽  
Newspaper Coverage ◽  
Letters To The Editor ◽  
Public Opinion Surveys ◽  
Local Media ◽  
Analyse De Contenu

Background  Public opinion surveys usually report majority support for fluoridation in North America. Yet many local plebiscites produce opposite results. One possible reason is the nature of local media coverage.Analysis  This article reports on a content analysis of news coverage and letters to the editor about a fluoridation plebiscite in Waterloo, Ontario. Qualitative research suggested that the groups opposed to fluoridation were more motivated and better organized than those in support. The net effect was news coverage more neutral toward fluoridation than supportive or critical, predominantly framed in terms of risks rather than benefits.Conclusion and implications  The findings here emphasize the reactive nature of contemporary journalism. In local fluoridation plebiscites, champions are required to produce news coverage that better conveys the benefits to the public.Contexte  Normalement, dans les sondages d’opinion publique en Amérique du Nord, la majorité des répondants appuient la fluorisation. Pourtant, au niveau local, plusieurs référendums obtiennent des résultats contraires. Une raison possible pour ce contraste est la couverture médiatique locale.Analyse  Cet article présente une analyse de contenu effectuée sur la couverture médiatique et les tribunes libres concernant un référendum sur la fluorisation tenu à Waterloo (Ontario). Cette recherche qualitative suggère que, dans ce cas, les groupes opposés à la fluorisation étaient plus motivés et mieux organisés que ceux qui appuyaient celle-ci. En conséquence, la couverture de la fluorisation tendait à être neutre plutôt que positive ou négative, avec un accent mis sur les risques plutôt que les bienfaits.Conclusions et implications  Les résultats de cette recherche soulignent le caractère réactif du journalisme contemporain. En conséquence, dans les référendums locaux, les partisans de la fluorisation auront intérêt à se mobiliser afin d’encourager des reportages plus axés sur les bienfaits de celle-ci.

Clusters as a Mechanism of Sharing Knowledge and Innovation: Case Study from a Network Approach

2020 ◽  
pp. 097215092095727
Author(s):  
Mário Franco ◽  
Lurdes Esteves ◽  
Margarida Rodrigues
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Industrial Cluster ◽  
Network Approach ◽  
Organizational Relationships ◽  
Mutual Help ◽  
Innovation Activities ◽  
Family Enterprises

Following a network approach, this study aims to understand the potential of inter-organizational relationships in clusters for sharing knowledge and innovation. To this end, qualitative research of an exploratory nature was undertaken, with the information being gathered through interviews with owners and managers of small and medium-sized family enterprises belonging to an agro-industrial cluster in Portugal. Through content analysis, the results obtained showed that clustering 1 promotes the publicizing and internationalization of products and has an impact on small and medium-sized enterprises’ (SME) results. The importance of the cluster’s action regarding innovation was also confirmed, and so was its potential as a catalyst for the sharing of knowledge. Business-people’s attitude and relational competences, particularly trust, mutual help and having an open mind, were found to be essential factors for successful network functioning and the clustering process. Therefore, this study contributes to the developing existing theory by analysing clustering as inter-organizational networks of sharing knowledge and innovation activities in the light of the network theory and its association with resource-based and knowledge-sharing theories.

scholarly journals Iterative Thematic Inquiry: A New Method for Analyzing Qualitative Data

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 160940692095511
Author(s):  
David L. Morgan ◽  
Andreea Nica
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
New Method ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Primary Procedure

Because themes play such a central role in the presentation of qualitative research results, we propose a new method, Iterative Thematic Inquiry (ITI), that is guided by the development of themes. We begin by describing how ITI uses pragmatism as a theoretical basis for linking beliefs, in the form of preconceptions, to actions, in the form of data collection and analysis. Next, we present the four basic phases that ITI relies on: assessing beliefs; building new beliefs through encounters with data; listing tentative themes; and, evaluating themes through coding. We also review several notable differences between ITI and existing methods for qualitative data analysis, such as thematic analysis, grounded theory, and qualitative content analysis. The use of ITI is then illustrated through its application in a study of exiters from fundamentalist religions. Overall, the two most notable features of ITI are that it begins the development of themes as early as possible, through an assessment of initial preconceptions, and that it relies on writing rather than coding, by using a continual revision of tentative results as the primary procedure for generating a final set of themes.

Values Influencing Clinical Reasoning in Occupational Therapy: An Exploratory Study

1990 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine D. Fondiller ◽  
Lois J. Rosage ◽  
Barbara E. Neuhaus
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Clinical Reasoning ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Interview Format

This exploratory study used qualitative research methods to identify values that influence clinical reasoning in occupational therapy. Through an interview format, selected occupational therapists were asked to respond to a predetermined list of questions about a general case study. The interviews were tape-recorded and a content analysis of the tapes yielded 18 distinct value statements. Implications of the findings and recommendations for further studies are presented. Qualitative research methodology is examined for its utility in occupational therapy.

scholarly journals Business Model in Islamic Perspective: Practising of Baitul Maal Wattamwil (BMT) UGT Sidogiri East Java Indonesia

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-52
Author(s):  
Achsania Hendratmi ◽  
Mega Ayu Widayanti
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Business Development ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Islamic Perspective ◽  
Business Design

Objective - The purpose of the research is to explore, to investigate, and to develop a business model in Islamic perspective in microfinance BMT UGT Sidogiri Indonesia. Methodology/Technique - The research developed by qualitative research with a single case study. The content analysis used as the method to analyze the data describes analytic, intuitive, interpretative, textual and strict textual analysis approaches. Findings – The main finding that the framework Islamic business model in perspective Islam proposed previously can be well understanding and applied in BMT UGT Sidogiri. The result showed that there three main building in developing of an Islamic business model consist of the business foundation, business design, and business development. Novelty - The model can be used to optimize the potential business model of Islam in BMT UGT Sidogiri and other microfinance in Indonesia in the future. Type of Paper - Empirical Keywords: Islamic Business; Business Model; Islamic Business Construct; Islamic Business Aims; Baitul Maal Wattamwil (BMT). JEL Classification: K20, M21.

scholarly journals Experiences of pre-school children and their teachers regarding class rules and behavior management: A case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 725-766
Author(s):  
Cansu Yıldız ◽  
Nevra Atış Akyol ◽  
Selda Ata Doğan ◽  
Berrin Akman
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
School Children ◽  
Behavior Management ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Interview Technique ◽  
Preschool Class ◽  
And Behavior

The aim of the study is to determine experiences of children attending a preschool class and their teacher about class rules, desirable and undesirable behaviors and strategies followed by the teacher concerning these behaviors. The study is a case study, which is one of the qualitative research methods. The participants were 14 children attending a class for 5 year-olds in an independent kindergarten and the teacher of the class. Semi-structured interview technique was used in the study. In addition, in two of the questions in the interview, the students were asked to draw pictures to help them describe their experiences in more detail. The data in the study were analyzed by content analysis, categorized by coding, and themes and sub-themes were obtained. As a result of the research, it was found that the opinions of the children and their teachers about class rules and undesirable behaviors were in parallel with each other. The study revealed that the experiences of children and the teacher overlap in terms of behaviors and strategies followed by the teacher in response to desirable behaviors. However, it was found that the experiences of children and their teacher differ with regards to the way class rules are determined, and behaviors and strategies followed by the teacher concerning undesirable behaviors.

scholarly journals Symbolic violence on social media: Covid-19 and the elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. e37010515060
Author(s):  
Elaine dos Santos Santana ◽  
Arianna Oliveira Santana Lopes ◽  
Alessandra Souza de Oliveira ◽  
Nádia Cristina Moraes Sampaio Gobira ◽  
Layanne Christinne dos Passos Miguens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Symbolic Violence ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Investigation Strategy ◽  
Brazilian Case

Objective: To analyze the symbolic violence related to COVID-19 and the elderly on social media. Methods: Qualitative research with a Brazilian case study as investigation strategy. The data collected for analysis were Brazilian memes published on the internet via Instagram social media. Such memes were randomly selected by searching the words “elderly” and “quarantine”. In order to analyze as much material as possible, nineteen memes were selected. Content analysis, as proposed by Bardin, was used to investigate data supported by QSR NVivo® software. Results: Two categories for analysis emerged from the connection observed on the content of the memes selected: the elderly stigmatization and their autonomy denial. Final Considerations: The analysis of the study allowed interpreting that aged people have been constantly experiencing symbolic violence linked to COVID-19 on social media.

scholarly journals English Teachers’ Challenges in Teaching English: A Case Study at SMA Karya Ibu Palembang

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-89
Author(s):  
Meggi Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
The Other ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Low Concentration ◽  
The Third ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Methods And Techniques

There are many challenges faced by the teachers of English in SMA Karya Ibu Palembang. The challenges was come from the students and the facilities in the school.The aims of this study were to find out how the teachers’ challenges in teaching English, and to find out the the strategies in dealing the challenges. The participants of this study were the teachers of English of SMA Karya Ibu Palembang. The writer used qualitative research in this study. Interview was used to collect the data. Meanwhile, in order to find out the challenges that made the teachers were difficult in teaching, the data gained from interview was analyzed by using thematic analysis. The findings indicated It was found that there were five factors that made the teachers were difficult in teaching English.This study shows that the teachers were challenged by limited mastery of teaching methods, over-crowded class, inadequate facilities and resources. On the other hand, the other challenges coming from students’ side including lack of vocabulary mastery, low concentration, lack of motivation, pronunciation problem, and speaking problem.  In order to overcome those problem, there are some strategies that is used by the teachers in teaching English. First, applying various teaching methods and techniques. Second, the teacher used of available resources and facilities. The third is giving motivational feedback

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