Thematic Anaylysis
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Essay Title: Thematic Analysis of an interview on Friendship: A Quantitative report
Student number: M00147231
Word count: 1751
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By submitting this work I acknowledge that I am its author, that all sources consulted in its preparation are referenced appropriately in accordance with the referencing guide, and that I have not copied from any source.
Thematic Analysis of an interview on Friendship: A Quantitative report
Marium Akhund
M00147231
Middlesex University
PSY1012
Dr Hyland
April 19, 2012
Table of contents:
Abstract 3
Introduction 3
Study design/Methods 5
Findings 6 Initial codes 6 General themes 7 Overarching theme 8
Discussion 9
Reflexivity 10
Appendix A 11
Appendix B 11
References 14
ABSTRACT
This is a qualitative report using thematic analysis to explore the perspective and understating of friendship of a young adult. The participant was a female university student, Shazia. The data was the transcript and a 15-minute video of a semi-structured interview and after a process, of coding, general themes were formed. These themes were culture, growing up, and activities. The themes were then categorized under the umbrella of the overarching theme of developing and maintaining friendship by growing, sharing, and exchanging. By analyzing the transcript, it was discovered that Shazia and her close friends shared and exchanged their cultures, experiences, maturities, and activities in order for their friendships to remain strong and this outcome is supported by some studies. Further research is suggested for maintaining a friendship
Introduction
Friendships between people have existed throughout time and among different cultures.
Developmental psychologists, social psychologists, and behaviorists, among others, have long been investigating the simple
Essay Title: Thematic Analysis of an interview on Friendship: A Quantitative report
Student number: M00147231
Word count: 1751
Declaration
By submitting this work I acknowledge that I am its author, that all sources consulted in its preparation are referenced appropriately in accordance with the referencing guide, and that I have not copied from any source.
Thematic Analysis of an interview on Friendship: A Quantitative report
Marium Akhund
M00147231
Middlesex University
PSY1012
Dr Hyland
April 19, 2012
Table of contents:
Abstract 3
Introduction 3
Study design/Methods 5
Findings 6 Initial codes 6 General themes 7 Overarching theme 8
Discussion 9
Reflexivity 10
Appendix A 11
Appendix B 11
References 14
ABSTRACT
This is a qualitative report using thematic analysis to explore the perspective and understating of friendship of a young adult. The participant was a female university student, Shazia. The data was the transcript and a 15-minute video of a semi-structured interview and after a process, of coding, general themes were formed. These themes were culture, growing up, and activities. The themes were then categorized under the umbrella of the overarching theme of developing and maintaining friendship by growing, sharing, and exchanging. By analyzing the transcript, it was discovered that Shazia and her close friends shared and exchanged their cultures, experiences, maturities, and activities in order for their friendships to remain strong and this outcome is supported by some studies. Further research is suggested for maintaining a friendship
Introduction
Friendships between people have existed throughout time and among different cultures.
Developmental psychologists, social psychologists, and behaviorists, among others, have long been investigating the simple
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