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Using thematic analysis in counselling and psychotherapy research: A critical reflection
Author(s) -
Clarke Victoria,
Braun Virginia
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
counselling and psychotherapy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.38
H-Index - 32
eISSN - 1746-1405
pISSN - 1473-3145
DOI - 10.1002/capr.12165
Subject(s) - thematic analysis , confusion , psychology , psychotherapist , thematic map , reflection (computer programming) , critical reflection , qualitative research , psychoanalysis , sociology , pedagogy , computer science , social science , programming language , cartography , geography
In this brief commentary, we critically reflect on the use of thematic analysis, and particularly the approach to thematic analysis we have outlined, in counselling and psychotherapy research. We identify the distinct characteristics of our thematic analysis approach, and highlight some common areas of confusion and poor practice in published thematic analysis research in counselling and psychotherapy.