the transcripts) were grouped together as emergent themes, then as superordinate themes according to each case. The concluding stage of the analysis looks at patterns across cases. The principle of the hermeneutic cycle moving from the individual to the shared, acted as a catalyst for using a – visual spatial technique as analysis of the case subthemes. Tables of themes and subthemes for each case were placed side by side, compared, and eventually colour-coded based on five generic themes - Psychological Homeostasis, (Red) Identity (Green) Positive Relationships (Blue) Professional Disappointment (Yellow) Self Concept (Purple) Figure 4.7.1 Cross-Case Analysis of Superordinate Themes During the process of theme comparison, some participants represented unique idiosyncrasies (e.g. Lucy’s theme of With Systems’), yet other shared higher-order qualities ‘Relationships were recognised and came to the fore, superseding other generic themes. For example, although prevalent throughout, this lens’ perspective of all case themes eventually led ‘wide to the theme of being succeeded by as interpretations were seen as ‘difference’ ‘Identity’, more potent and contained greater meaning for the participants and to the researcher. As per the introduction to this section, group themes are clustered together in the table below and reinterpreted through a series of visual models in the following chapter, linking analysis with both the original four questions for research and previous/ contemporary literature. Table 4.7.2 Master Table of Group Themes GROUP THEMES PHENOMENOLOGICAL Line EVIDENCE Psychological Homeostasis Empowerment through proud, gave me strong sense 5-7 “feel of self-worth” Diagnosis an absolution of Thomas weakness, so I now 435-436 “clarified no longer blame myself for those or are embarrassed by those” The medicalisation of self 209-211 Lucy Asperger’s and I have like “have ADHD and stuff like that and that when I Self-Defying Racial Stigma get angry or if I say something” 604-605
the transcripts) were grouped together as emergent themes, then as superordinate themes according to each case. The concluding stage of the analysis looks at patterns across cases. The principle of the hermeneutic cycle – moving from the individual to the shared, acted as a catalyst for using a visual spatial technique as analysis of the case subthemes. Tables of themes and subthemes for each case were placed side by side, compared, and eventually colour-coded based on five generic themes - Psychological Homeostasis, (Red) Identity (Green) Positive Relationships (Blue) Professional Disappointment (Yellow) Self Concept (Purple) Figure 4.7.1 Cross-Case Analysis of Superordinate Themes During the process of theme comparison, some participants represented unique idiosyncrasies (e.g. Lucy’s theme of ‘Relationships With Systems’), yet other shared higher-order qualities were recognised and came to the fore, superseding other generic themes. For example, although prevalent throughout, this ‘wide lens’ perspective of all case themes eventually led to the theme of ‘difference’ being succeeded by ‘Identity’, as interpretations were seen as more potent and contained greater meaning for the participants and to the researcher. As per the introduction to this section, group themes are clustered together in the table below and reinterpreted through a series of visual models in the following chapter, linking analysis with both the original four questions for research and previous/ contemporary literature. Table 4.7.2 Master Table of Group Themes GROUP THEMES PHENOMENOLOGICAL EVIDENCE Line Psychological Homeostasis Empowerment through Diagnosis an absolution of The medicalisation of self Self-Defying Racial Stigma “feel proud, gave me strong sense of self-worth” Thomas “clarified weakness, so I now no longer blame myself for those or are embarrassed by those” Lucy “have Asperger’s and I have like ADHD and stuff like that and that when I get angry or if I say something” 5-7 435-436 209-211 604-605
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