Understanding thematic analysis

'Understanding thematic analysis'  

This session is part of the series: Qualitative Data Analysis at UTS. The aim of this series is to showcase and celebrate the diverse and innovative ways UTS researchers are working with qualitative data, unpack some underlying principles of qualitative data analysis, and explore some qualitative data theoretical frameworks.

Thematic analysis is one of the most widely used qualitative analysis methods. Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis method was first described in their seminal 2006 article. Since this time, Braun and Clarke and other thematic analysis researchers have developed the method, published their current thinking about the method in various articles, culminating in the 2021 book Thematic Analysis: A practical guide. In this workshop, Dr Erin Turbitt will introduce Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis method, situating it and comparing with other thematic analysis methods, discuss key tips and common misconceptions, and set the scene for a variety of other topics that will be presented in these workshop series including considerations regarding multiple coders, using numbers in qualitative research, and the concepts of data saturation and information power.

Learning outcomes:

1. Learn how to distinguish between different types of thematic analysis
2. Learn about common misconceptions of thematic analysis
3. Learn how to avoid common misuses in thematic analysis

This is the first workshop in the series for 2022. It will provide an overview and will set the scene for the reminder of the topics in the series. Other workshops in the series Qualitative Data Analysis at UTS:                         

• Understanding thematic analysis 
• Coding qualitative data                              
• VIP Dr Paul - details to come                        
• Working with theory in qualitative analysis                         
• Using numbers in qualitative research – is it ever OK?                                
• Analysis. Writing. The iterative process of qualitative data analysis                    
• Software in qualitative data analysis: how to make it work for you                         
• Saturation vs. information power in qualitative data analysis                                  
• How to write up your qualitative data analysis                                         

Please note that this session will be delivered face-to-face but with a Zoom option available for those who cannot make it in person. This session will also be recorded and may be uploaded as online training.

This is a UTS Aspire event. UTS Aspire is a program of pan-university research development opportunities led by the Research Capability and Development Team.