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. 2012 Nov 27;17(5):979–986. doi: 10.1017/S1368980012005095

Table 3.

Framework analysis steps and an explanation of each step

Analysis step Explanation
1. Familiarisation Two investigators read the transcripts and field notes repeatedly, recording initial impressions they presented to the team
2. Thematic framework Themes were identified and a coding scheme was developed by all investigators
3. Indexing Codes were applied to the whole data set in a systematic way by two investigators who checked for discrepancies in coding before agreeing which code would be applied
4. Charting Rearranging summaries of the data by code and group in tabular formats with reference to the original transcripts, enabling investigators to view the data across groups and by theme
5. Mapping and interpretation Charts were used to explore similarities and differences in the discussion from low- and high-SES groups

SES, socio-economic status.