Thematic Analysis_Phase 4 - reviewing themes - Sally Interview - Coding Memo_017

Phase 4: Reviewing Themes

This phase began with revisiting the sub-themes identified and collated against each research question. A focus was given to key points in the research question  e.g In what ways...and...a new film language.....and moving the sub-themes into two new defined groups. By placing semi-transparent circles over each group the sub-themes were visually ' equalised' , which enabled clarity in deciding which one could become the candidate theme. Once decided, the prominent sub-theme became the candidate theme and was placed above the semi-transparent circle, for visual and hierarchical prominence.

This phase involves two levels of reviewing and refining your themes. Level one involves reviewing at the level of the coded data extracts. Meaning to read all the coded data extracts for each theme and considering whether they appear to form a coherent pattern.
If they do, move onto level two. Which is a similar process, but relates to the entire data set. Consider the validity of individual themes in relation to the data set and whether your candidate thematic map accurately reflects the meanings evidenced in the data set, as a whole.

 Gathering all candidate themes onto one slide...

Grouping themes: again using the semi-transparent circle method to visually ' equalise' candidate themes , which enabled clarity in deciding which one could become a theme. Once decided, the prominent candidate theme became the theme and was placed above the semi-transparent circle, for visual and hierarchical prominence.

Themes selected....
Sight-loss as a creative advantage
Physical and Psychological Barriers
Materials and Methods
Being Visible and Making Connections through New Possibilities

Next Step will be to create a thematic map and phase 5: Defining and naming themes