Steps in Thematic Analysis

 

Steps in Thematic Analysis

By David A. Gualin, July 7, 2024

The steps in thematic analysis are (1) familiarizing oneself with data gathered; (2) creating initial codes (e.g. weak = wk); (3) collating codes with supporting data; (4) grouping codes into themes (you can also include sub-themes); (5) reviewing and revising themes and (6) writing a narrative.  The researcher can also make use of frequency count to show how the themes are supported by the codes or variables being measured.  The themes will answer the questions being asked in the statement of the problem.

One example on how to present your thematic analysis in tabular format in the body of the research is as follows:

   

Source:

Braun, Virginia and Clarke, Victoria (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology, Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3:2, 77-101, DOI: 10.1191/1478088706qp063oa