I wish this channel so much success. I am a UX/UI design student and I'm learning thematic analysis on my own, but that would not have been easy for me without your content Dr. Kriukow. Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for this explanation, because I am at this point of decision making about what data I use and have a found a lot is not necessarily relevant for my topic. So was feeling guilty about not using all the data or mentioning it in my report, also because the participants were eager and generous with their time and they hope to read my study.
I'm glad that this video clarified this for you. Yes, it is a common assumption that we need all our codes but this is simply impossible - people can't possibly be talking on topic for 100% of the time :)
While my promotors are great they were very busy and couldn't explain these concepts thoroughly enough yet. Thank you Dr Kriukow, this is very clear and helps me get started
thank you so much your videos always help give me the correct perspective appreciate you im working on my dissertation and you helped a lot through this journey thank you
Dr. Kriukow, thank you so much for the video. While you suggested strategies in the video such as thinking about the data while taking a walk, would you recommend going back to the theoretic framework (if the study has one) as a guideline to generate themes?
this will depend on your approach, if your study is strongly deductive and the purpose of your analysis is to fit your data into categories determined by a previously existing framework, then you would use that as a guidance
Thank you Dr Krikow. I am wondering if you could explain how to present the qualitative findings. I got the feedback it’s too descriptive. I am not really sure what it means and how to go beyond descriptive.
I do have a video on how to present the results of thematic analysis, but I will consider recording another one (in fact, I may do this next week as I was still wondering what to talk about in the next video)
Thank you very much for your videos, Dr Kriukow, super helpful. Just to clarify, are you suggesting that not all of the data will be put into the final themes/sub-themes, only those that are relevant to the research question? I feel like I cannot achieve to have 3-4 main themes while considering the whole data. Many thanks for your reply in advance. :)
Hi Bernadett. Yes, this is correct - there will be codes that you delete, or sometimes rename/merge with other codes, etc. I know it is difficult to make these decisions, but this is what you need to do. Also, you do not need to only have 3-4 main themes. You can have more than this
@@qualitativeresearcher Thank you very much. I watched another of your videos about an example in NVivo, that was fantastic and to remember to keep the research question in mind. I feel I understood that the data is larger than we need and could answer multiple research questions if needed so we need to focus on the one we need right now. Thanks again. 🙂
WHY IN some tutorials codes are leveled under categories then categories are leveled under themes. In other references, categories are not mentioned, themes come as the next step after finishing coding?
you're right, this can be really confusing, and this basically depends simply on what set of terms you choose to use. Also, there are some methodologies that favour their own terminology, as in grounded theory where you would be using "categories" rather than themes - this is "by default", although nobody said you cannot change this. I did gt studies and stuck to my good ol' "themes" and "sub-themes". When it comes to codes, in turn, codes are a bit of a different thing, codes are simply a unit of analysis and a label that you use while the analysis is still in progress. The way I usually explain this is that the moment your codes leave the data analysis software, they stop being "codes" and "sub-codes" and become themes and sub-themes (or categories if that is what you choose to use). Regarding all the other stuff, apart from codes, it is a matter of what classification you choose to follow and then you just need to be consistent not to confuse others
Plz explain "write up" with a case study or plz write one or two para or discuss one or two themes by writing them. So we could have an easy template/sample to follow in our writing. Plz urgent video required.or plz provide me some easy sample examples l am stuck at writing phase like basic steps how to write what language to use and so much
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I wish this channel so much success. I am a UX/UI design student and I'm learning thematic analysis on my own, but that would not have been easy for me without your content Dr. Kriukow. Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
I'm Really glad to hear this! will do my best to keep improving, and good luck with your studies!
3 days for my dissertation submission! Why didn't I find you before 😭
Thank you for this explanation, because I am at this point of decision making about what data I use and have a found a lot is not necessarily relevant for my topic. So was feeling guilty about not using all the data or mentioning it in my report, also because the participants were eager and generous with their time and they hope to read my study.
I'm glad that this video clarified this for you. Yes, it is a common assumption that we need all our codes but this is simply impossible - people can't possibly be talking on topic for 100% of the time :)
Clear explanation on developing themes.
Thanks Dr.JK
While my promotors are great they were very busy and couldn't explain these concepts thoroughly enough yet. Thank you Dr Kriukow, this is very clear and helps me get started
Great to hear!
Thanks for this Dr. Jarek! I have watched the previous 2 parts a couple of times as I am working on my themes!.U have some really good tips....
thank you, I was hoping that you guys would like this as these are some of the most useful in my opinion tips for how to decide on themes
I cannot thank you enough for this video 🙏I found it at a point where I was stuck trying to formulate my themes. Thank you …
Thank you, Sir. You make qualitative research interesting.
Thanks!
This helped me so much! Thank you!
Glad it helped!
Thank you Dr. Kriukow. Your videos are much appreciated!
Thank you Michael!
thank you so much your videos always help give me the correct perspective appreciate you im working on my dissertation and you helped a lot through this journey thank you
You are so welcome, thank you for taking the time to share this - this is important to me !
I love this topic, and can’t thank you enough dr kriukow. Been watching your videos. GodBless❤
Glad you like them!
I gonna give presentation to my supervisor before my graduation….your video is so useful. Thanks a lot….though I am still quite puzzled..
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much. It was very helpful in my study.
great video very helpful i have been stuck for months
Love the free writing suggestion!
I have a separate video just about freewriting too :)
@@qualitativeresearcher I went straight to it after I watched this one!
it was perfect, thanks a million.
You're welcome!
Dr. Kriukow, thank you so much for the video. While you suggested strategies in the video such as thinking about the data while taking a walk, would you recommend going back to the theoretic framework (if the study has one) as a guideline to generate themes?
this will depend on your approach, if your study is strongly deductive and the purpose of your analysis is to fit your data into categories determined by a previously existing framework, then you would use that as a guidance
Thank you Dr Krikow. I am wondering if you could explain how to present the qualitative findings. I got the feedback it’s too descriptive. I am not really sure what it means and how to go beyond descriptive.
I do have a video on how to present the results of thematic analysis, but I will consider recording another one (in fact, I may do this next week as I was still wondering what to talk about in the next video)
@@marymulengawincierz773 I've already published it last week. The video in which I review 5 tips and 5 mistakes for talking about themes
Thank you very much for your videos, Dr Kriukow, super helpful. Just to clarify, are you suggesting that not all of the data will be put into the final themes/sub-themes, only those that are relevant to the research question? I feel like I cannot achieve to have 3-4 main themes while considering the whole data. Many thanks for your reply in advance. :)
Hi Bernadett. Yes, this is correct - there will be codes that you delete, or sometimes rename/merge with other codes, etc. I know it is difficult to make these decisions, but this is what you need to do. Also, you do not need to only have 3-4 main themes. You can have more than this
@@qualitativeresearcher Thank you very much. I watched another of your videos about an example in NVivo, that was fantastic and to remember to keep the research question in mind. I feel I understood that the data is larger than we need and could answer multiple research questions if needed so we need to focus on the one we need right now. Thanks again. 🙂
@@berni7321 exactly, what you said covers the main points and message about data analysis that I try to communicate
Well, you did a great job at it. Thank you.🙂
WHY IN some tutorials codes are leveled under categories then categories are leveled under themes. In other references, categories are not mentioned, themes come as the next step after finishing coding?
you're right, this can be really confusing, and this basically depends simply on what set of terms you choose to use. Also, there are some methodologies that favour their own terminology, as in grounded theory where you would be using "categories" rather than themes - this is "by default", although nobody said you cannot change this. I did gt studies and stuck to my good ol' "themes" and "sub-themes". When it comes to codes, in turn, codes are a bit of a different thing, codes are simply a unit of analysis and a label that you use while the analysis is still in progress. The way I usually explain this is that the moment your codes leave the data analysis software, they stop being "codes" and "sub-codes" and become themes and sub-themes (or categories if that is what you choose to use). Regarding all the other stuff, apart from codes, it is a matter of what classification you choose to follow and then you just need to be consistent not to confuse others
Can you use your research question as themes
Yes you can, it is a fairly common practice to have themes that directly reflect your RQs
Wow thank you so much. You so helpful. I really appreciate what you have done for me, with your content
Plz explain "write up" with a case study or plz write one or two para or discuss one or two themes by writing them. So we could have an easy template/sample to follow in our writing. Plz urgent video required.or plz provide me some easy sample examples l am stuck at writing phase like basic steps how to write what language to use and so much
I do have a video on how to present the results, maybe it will be useful
@@qualitativeresearcher okhyyyyy thank youuuuuu