I am looking for a good reading on thematic analysis. I am currently writing a research proposal and would like to use both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Hi, I separate the underlying qualitative theory which can be pretty specific from the procedural method which is pretty generic. For the generic procedure I cite:
Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative
Hi, I am in a similar situation and would like to recommend a new title from SAGE. It is written by Guest,G., MacQueen, K.M. & Namey, E.E. (2012). Applied Thematic Analysis.
You can read the first two chapters as sample material if you click on the link below. Chapter 1. Introduction to Applied Thematic Analysis ; Chapter 2. Planning and Preparing the Analysis
See Michael Quinn Patton, Qualitative Evaluation and Research Methods, Sage publication, 2nd edition. Although it is suitable mostly for data analysis, interpretation, and reporting, it gives a lot of insight into qualitative methods…