Table 1.
Stage | Step | Function | Aim |
---|---|---|---|
Comprehensive understanding/recontextualization | 7 | Interpretation | Reaching an understanding and insight |
Structural analysis/decontextualization | 6 | Mapping | Reconstruction of the data: Defining the pattern of relations between contexts, themes and sub-themes |
5 | Charting | Creating tables for contexts, themes and sub-themes | |
4 | Indexing | Debate and consensus on the themes set | |
3 | Cross check of the defined themes | Identification of a thematic framework | |
2 | Deconstruction of the raw data | Extracting relevant answers to questions | |
Naïve understanding | 1 | Rough reading | Familiarization |