Thematic analysis of qualitative data: AMEE Guide No. 131
Thematic analysis of qualitative data: AMEE Guide No. 131
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DOI：
10.1080/0142159x.2020.1755030
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发表时间：
2020-04-27
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4.7
通讯作者：
Varpio, Lara
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作者：
Kiger, Michelle E.;Varpio, Lara
主题分析是一种广泛使用但经常被误解的定性数据分析方法。它是一个有用的和可用的工具，定性研究人员，但混乱的方法的哲学基础和不精确的描述，它已经复杂的使用和接受的研究人员。在本指南中，我们概述了主题分析是什么，将其与其他定性分析方法相联系，并描述了在各种认识论框架下何时适合使用该方法。我们还提供了主题的详细定义，因为这个术语经常被误用。接下来，我们将描述进行主题分析最常用的六步框架，并使用我们自己的研究中的例子来说明每一步。最后，我们讨论了这种方法的优点和缺点，并提醒研究人员使用主题分析时要避免的陷阱。我们的目标是突出主题分析作为一种强大而灵活的定性分析方法，并使各级经验的研究人员能够以严谨和周到的方式进行主题分析。
Thematic analysis is a widely used, yet often misunderstood, method of qualitative data analysis. It is a useful and accessible tool for qualitative researchers, but confusion regarding the method's philosophical underpinnings and imprecision in how it has been described have complicated its use and acceptance among researchers. In this Guide, we outline what thematic analysis is, positioning it in relation to other methods of qualitative analysis, and describe when it is appropriate to use the method under a variety of epistemological frameworks. We also provide a detailed definition of a theme, as this term is often misapplied. Next, we describe the most commonly used six-step framework for conducting thematic analysis, illustrating each step using examples from our own research. Finally, we discuss advantages and disadvantages of this method and alert researchers to pitfalls to avoid when using thematic analysis. We aim to highlight thematic analysis as a powerful and flexible method of qualitative analysis and to empower researchers at all levels of experience to conduct thematic analysis in rigorous and thoughtful way.