QUAGOL: A guide for qualitative data analysis
QUAGOL: A guide for qualitative data analysis
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DOI：
10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2011.09.012
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发表时间：
2012-03-01
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8.1
通讯作者：
Denier, Yvonne
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作者：
de Casterle, Bernadette Dierckx;Gastmans, Chris;Denier, Yvonne
背景：数据分析是定性研究过程中一个复杂而有争议的部分，理论上受到的关注有限。研究人员往往需要有用的指示或指导方针，如何分析大量的定性数据，但面对缺乏明确的指导，使用特定的分析方法。目的：本文的目的是提出和讨论的定性分析指南鲁汶（QUAGOL），该指南是为了能够真正捕捉定性访谈数据的丰富见解而开发的。方法：本文介绍了研究者在进行定性数据分析时经常遇到的六个主要问题。因此，建议将QUAGOL作为促进分析过程的指南。出现的挑战和经验教训，从自己的广泛经验与定性数据分析的扎根理论的方法，以及从其他研究人员（如文献中所述），进行了讨论，并提出了建议。结果：鲁汶定性分析指南（QUAGOL）提供了一个全面的方法来指导定性数据分析的过程中，所提出的方法的优点和缺陷进行了详细的讨论。该过程由两个部分组成，每个部分由五个阶段组成。方法是系统的，但不是僵化的。它的特点是不断深入挖掘的迭代过程，不断在过程的各个阶段之间移动。因此，它的目的是激发研究人员的直觉和创造力，尽可能优化。结论：QUAGOL指南是一个理论和实践为基础的指南，支持和促进定性访谈数据的分析过程。虽然该方法可以简化分析过程，但它不能保证自动化质量。研究人员的技能和研究团队的质量仍然是成功分析过程的最重要组成部分。此外，在整个研究过程中不断在各个阶段之间移动的重要性怎么强调都不过分。(C)2011爱思唯尔有限公司保留所有权利。
Background: Data analysis is a complex and contested part of the qualitative research process, which has received limited theoretical attention. Researchers are often in need of useful instructions or guidelines on how to analyze the mass of qualitative data, but face the lack of clear guidance for using particular analytic methods.Objectives: The aim of this paper is to propose and discuss the Qualitative Analysis Guide of Leuven (QUAGOL), a guide that was developed in order to be able to truly capture the rich insights of qualitative interview data.Method: The article describes six major problems researchers are often struggling with during the process of qualitative data analysis. Consequently, the QUAGOL is proposed as a guide to facilitate the process of analysis. Challenges emerged and lessons learned from own extensive experiences with qualitative data analysis within the Grounded Theory Approach, as well as from those of other researchers (as described in the literature), were discussed and recommendations were presented. Strengths and pitfalls of the proposed method were discussed in detail.Results: The Qualitative Analysis Guide of Leuven (QUAGOL) offers a comprehensive method to guide the process of qualitative data analysis. The process consists of two parts, each consisting of five stages. The method is systematic but not rigid. It is characterized by iterative processes of digging deeper, constantly moving between the various stages of the process. As such, it aims to stimulate the researcher's intuition and creativity as optimal as possible.Conclusion: The QUAGOL guide is a theory and practice-based guide that supports and facilitates the process of analysis of qualitative interview data. Although the method can facilitate the process of analysis, it cannot guarantee automatic quality. The skills of the researcher and the quality of the research team remain the most crucial components of a successful process of analysis. Additionally, the importance of constantly moving between the various stages throughout the research process cannot be overstated. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.