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QUAGOL: a guide for qualitative data analysis.

Bernadette Dierckx de Casterlé¹, Chris Gastmans, Els Bryon

¹Centre of Health Services and Nursing Research, Faculty of Medicine, Catholic University of Leuven, Kapucijnenvoer 35 blok d - bus 7001, 3000 Leuven, Belgium. Bernadette.DierckxdeCasterle@med.kuleuven.be

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Summary

The Qualitative Analysis Guide of Leuven (QUAGOL) provides a structured yet flexible method for analyzing qualitative interview data. This guide aids researchers by addressing common challenges in qualitative data analysis, enhancing insights.

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Social Sciences
Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

Qualitative data analysis is complex and lacks theoretical attention.
Researchers need clear guidelines for analyzing qualitative data.
Existing analytic methods offer limited practical guidance.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and discuss the Qualitative Analysis Guide of Leuven (QUAGOL).
To capture rich insights from qualitative interview data.
To provide a systematic approach to qualitative data analysis.

Main Methods:

The article outlines six common problems in qualitative data analysis.
The QUAGOL is presented as a solution to facilitate analysis.
Lessons learned from Grounded Theory Approach and literature are discussed.

Main Results:

The QUAGOL offers a comprehensive, systematic, yet flexible method for qualitative data analysis.
The method involves two parts, each with five iterative stages.
It stimulates researcher intuition and creativity through deep exploration.

Conclusions:

The QUAGOL supports and facilitates qualitative interview data analysis.
The guide cannot guarantee quality; researcher skills are paramount.
Iterative movement between stages is crucial for successful analysis.