Journal article
Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software, Phenomenology, and Colaizzi's Method
Western journal of nursing research, Vol.44(12), pp.1117-1123
12/01/2022
DOI: 10.1177/01939459211030335
PMID: 34238074
Abstract
Technology is widely used to support qualitative research. Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS) encompasses complementary technologies to support qualitative analysis. Advantages of CAQDAS include efficient management of data and transparency in analysis. Disadvantages include heavy emphasis on coding as a distractor from analysis and considerable time to learn the program. In this methods article, we, as less experienced, qualitative researchers describe our experiences using NVivo, a CAQDAS program, in a descriptive phenomenological study using Colaizzi's method. Over 1 year, 24 postpartum women were given a secure research link to record their experiences with pain and depression during the third trimester of pregnancy. Although NVivo analysis was helpful, the philosophy of phenomenology, reflexivity, and Colaizzi's method directed researchers away from NVivo for the final summation. Recommendations for future use of CAQDAS used concurrently with Colaizzi's method include the use of word clouds and other visualizations for bracketing and triangulation.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software, Phenomenology, and Colaizzi's Method
- Creators
- Julie Vignato - University of IowaMichaela Inman - University of IowaMicayla Patsais - University of IowaVirginia Conley - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Western journal of nursing research, Vol.44(12), pp.1117-1123
- Publisher
- Sage
- DOI
- 10.1177/01939459211030335
- PMID
- 34238074
- ISSN
- 0193-9459
- eISSN
- 1552-8456
- Number of pages
- 7
- Grant note
- U54TR001356 / National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) NR11147 / NIH; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA UI College of Nursing Class of 1969 Scholarship National Association for Neonatal Nurses Research Grant
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/01/2022
- Academic Unit
- Nursing
- Record Identifier
- 9984370654102771
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