Abstract

SOUZA, Luciana Karine de. Research with qualitative data analysis: getting to know Thematic Analysis. Arq. bras. psicol. [online]. 2019, vol.71, n.2, pp.51-67. ISSN 1809-5267.  https://doi.org/10.36482/1809-5267.ARBP2019v71i2p.51-67.

There is a diversity of methods to guide qualitative analysis. The beginner researcher still lacks a reference for qualitative data analysis that is sufficiently flexible, fruitful, and coherent to a qualitative approach. Most noticeable is the reference to content analysis suitable for quantitative approaches, but loosely used in qualitative studies. The goal of this paper is to present Thematic Analysis as designed by Virginia Braun and Victoria Clarke, with focus on its use. We describe what is necessary to know about Thematic Analysis before applying it and how to conduct its six steps. The paper provides examples with data collected with a Brazilian sample to illustrate crucial steps, as well as seven advantages for using this method. We finish with recommendations to editors and reviewers from scientific journals on what to prioritize in evaluating papers that used Thematic Analysis.

Keywords : Qualitative Analysis; Thematic Analysis; Qualitative Study.

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