1. | Familiarization. Interviews were read through to become familiar with the material. |
2. | Condensation. Statements that shed light on the researched phenomenon were highlighted. |
3. | Comparison. Statements were systematically compared with each other to identify similarities and differences. |
4. | Grouping. Data that appeared to be similar were grouped. |
5. | Articulating. The essence of similarity within each group was described. Groups were then put together based on the internal relations of the statements whereby referential themes were formed. |
6. | Labeling. Themes were clarified by formulating suitable vocabulary, and structural themes were established. |
7. | Contrasting. Comparison, focusing on similarities in order to ensure that each theme had a unique character. |