developed some ideas whilst reviewing the data in step one. 4. Combine simple codes into The categories were Larger order categories are larger categories/themes and grouped into larger units developed which combine then instances can be producing eight main units such as “interpersonal counted examples given. categories. For example; concerns”. Enablement-“yeah, ever since my childhood we’ve always had lots of kids visiting” (girl, 15 years) Negligence-“My sister is not at all interested in my friends” (girl, 16 years). 5. A check can be made on the emergent categories by collecting a new set of data and applying the categories). They should fit the data well if they represent the topic area investigated. Evaluation Strengths to have high ecological validity-because it is largely based on what people actually do with real communications that tend to be current and relevant such as newspaper articles.
developed some ideas whilst reviewing the data in step one. 4. Combine simple codes into larger categories/themes and then instances can be counted examples given. The categories were grouped into larger units producing eight main categories. For example; Enablement-“yeah, ever since my childhood we’ve always had lots of kids visiting” (girl, 15 years) Negligence-“My sister is not at all interested in my friends” (girl, 16 years). Larger order categories are developed which combine units such as “interpersonal concerns”. 5. A check can be made on the emergent categories by collecting a new set of data and applying the categories). They should fit the data well if they represent the topic area investigated. Evaluation Strengths to have high ecological validity-because it is largely based on what people actually do with real communications that tend to be current and relevant such as newspaper articles.
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