Thematic Analysis in Research

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What does the setting in a drama identify?

The time and place of the events

Which element serves as the structural framework in a drama?

Plot

What is the primary role of characters in a drama?

Serve as the principal material

In a drama, what is the function of the theme?

Defines the dramatized idea of the play Signup and view all the answers

What does the ending of a plot typically bring to a drama?

Stability to the condition Signup and view all the answers

What does 'style' refer to in a drama?

Mode of expression or presentation of the play Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the risks associated with thematic analysis, as mentioned in the text?

Risk of missing nuances in the data Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an inductive approach from a deductive approach in thematic analysis?

Inductive approach lets data determine themes, while deductive approach is theory-driven. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of coding in thematic analysis?

To highlight and label text sections for further analysis Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to review themes in thematic analysis?

To validate themes against the data Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between themes and codes in thematic analysis?

Themes are broader patterns than codes Signup and view all the answers

How does thematic analysis help researchers deal with large data sets?

By sorting data into broad themes for easier analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Thematic Analysis?

To identify common themes in qualitative data Signup and view all the answers

Which step is typically NOT part of the six-step process of Thematic Analysis?

Gathering data Signup and view all the answers

Who originally developed the six-step process for Thematic Analysis?

Virginia Braun and Victoria Clarke Signup and view all the answers

When is Thematic Analysis a suitable research method?

When exploring people's views from qualitative data Signup and view all the answers

What types of research questions can Thematic Analysis help answer?

Questions related to people's experiences and opinions Signup and view all the answers

In Thematic Analysis, what is the purpose of 'coding'?

To categorize and label data segments Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Thematic Analysis

Allows for flexibility in interpreting data and enables handling large data sets by sorting them into broad themes.
Involves the risk of missing nuances in the data and is often subjective, relying on the researcher's judgment.
Requires careful reflection on one's own choices and interpretations to ensure accuracy.

Approaches to Thematic Analysis

Inductive approach: allows the data to determine themes.
Deductive approach: comes to the data with preconceived themes based on theory or existing knowledge.

Steps in Thematic Analysis

Step 1: Familiarization: getting to know the data by transcribing audio, reading through text, and taking initial notes.
Step 2: Coding: highlighting sections of text and creating shorthand labels or "codes" to describe their content.
Step 3: Generating themes: identifying patterns among codes and creating themes that are broader than codes.
Step 4: Reviewing themes: ensuring themes are useful and accurate representations of the data by comparing them against the data set.

What is Thematic Analysis?

A method of analyzing qualitative data, usually applied to a set of texts, such as interview transcripts.
Involves identifying common themes, topics, ideas, and patterns of meaning that come up repeatedly.

When to Use Thematic Analysis

Suitable for research where you're trying to find out about people's views, opinions, knowledge, experiences, or values from a set of qualitative data.
Examples of research questions that can be answered using thematic analysis include: How do patients perceive doctors in a hospital setting? What are young women's experiences on dating sites?

Elements of Drama

Setting: identifies the time and place in which the events occur, including historical period, moment, day, and season, as well as sceneries in the performance.
Characters: the people in the play, considered as the principal material in a drama.
Plot: lays out the series of events that form the entirety of the play, including the beginning, middle, and end.
Theme: the unifying element that defines the dramatized idea of the play, defining the problem, emphasizing ethical judgment, and suggesting the course of action that eliminates the crisis.
Style: the mode of expression or presentation of the play, pointing out the playwright's position or viewpoint in life.