The qualitative content analysis process Article Swipe
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· 2008
· Open Access
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04569.x
· OA: W2067404301
Title. The qualitative content analysis process Aim. This paper is a description of inductive and deductive content analysis. Background. Content analysis is a method that may be used with either qualitative or quantitative data and in an inductive or deductive way. Qualitative content analysis is commonly used in nursing studies but little has been published on the analysis process and many research books generally only provide a short description of this method. Discussion. When using content analysis, the aim was to build a model to describe the phenomenon in a conceptual form. Both inductive and deductive analysis processes are represented as three main phases: preparation, organizing and reporting. The preparation phase is similar in both approaches. The concepts are derived from the data in inductive content analysis. Deductive content analysis is used when the structure of analysis is operationalized on the basis of previous knowledge. Conclusion. Inductive content analysis is used in cases where there are no previous studies dealing with the phenomenon or when it is fragmented. A deductive approach is useful if the general aim was to test a previous theory in a different situation or to compare categories at different time periods.
In the quiet hum of inquiry, we find our way,
Where questions bloom like wildflowers in spring,
And every whisper of data holds secrets untold.
Content, the pulse of humanity, alive in its form,
Inductive whispers rise, drawing from the depths,
While deductive echoes, guided by knowledge’s light,
Illuminate the paths we tread in search of truth.
Through preparation, we gather our scattered dreams,
Organizing fragments into a coherent song,
Reporting back to the world, a narrative of us,
Each phase a heartbeat, a step toward clarity.
Content, a mirror reflecting our shared existence,
In every piece, a story yearning to be known,
Building bridges across divides, redefining our bonds,
As we seek understanding, we dance in the light of… 🔁
