Qualitative Content Analysis: A Novice's Perspective

Qualitative Content Analysis: A Novice's Perspective

In this article, I consider how qualitative content analysis (QCA) relates to other qualitative research methods and the field of qualitative research in general. I begin by reviewing the commonalities between QCA and more generic forms of content analysis and grounded theory methodology. I then sug...

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Main Author: Amir Marvasti
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: FQS 2019-09-01
Series:Forum: Qualitative Social Research
Subjects:
qualitative content analysis
qualitative research
grounded theory methodology
mixed methods
narrative analysis
interviews
international dialogue
Online Access:http://www.qualitative-research.net/index.php/fqs/article/view/3387
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Summary:In this article, I consider how qualitative content analysis (QCA) relates to other qualitative research methods and the field of qualitative research in general. I begin by reviewing the commonalities between QCA and more generic forms of content analysis and grounded theory methodology. I then suggest how QCA practitioners can reach a larger audience by more systematically 1. attending to the diversity of qualitative research paradigms, 2. better differentiating and theorizing the content under analysis and 3. more fully engaging in the emergent debate about mixed methods.
ISSN:1438-5627

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