An integrated guide to thematic analysis

Combining top-down and bottom-up approaches

Authors

  • Miriam Kroman Brems Aarhus University
  • Cecilia Arregui Olivera Aarhus University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/journalistica.v18i1.150091

Keywords:

thematic analysis, qualitative coding, qualitative interviews, index coding, journalism, qualitative data

Abstract

In this section, Journalistica puts a spotlight on research methods used in journalism studies and/or journalism practice.

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Published

2024-10-07

How to Cite

Brems, M. K., & Arregui Olivera, C. (2024). An integrated guide to thematic analysis: Combining top-down and bottom-up approaches. Journalistica, 18(1), 211–217. https://doi.org/10.7146/journalistica.v18i1.150091

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2024): Journalistica 2024

Section

Methods Section

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