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Comparative Reflexive Thematic Analysis

Comparative Reflexive Thematic Analysis (CRTA) applies Braun and Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis framework to data drawn from two or more distinct groups, time points, or contexts, with the explicit goal of contrasting thematic patterns across those groups. The reflexive element means the analyst continuously interrogates how their own perspectives and positioning shape the themes they construct, while the comparative element directs attention to differences and similarities between data sets rather than seeking a single unified account.

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Comparative Reflexive Thematic Analysis
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  • Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2021). Thematic Analysis: A Practical Guide. Sage. · ISBN 978-1473953406
  • Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3(2), 77–101. · DOI 10.1191/1478088706qp063oa
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Taxonomic bucketComparative Case Studymachine-suggested · Relational suggestion, not evidence.Same method familyFramework Analysismachine-suggested · Relational suggestion, not evidence.Same method familyReflexive Thematic Analysismachine-suggested · Relational suggestion, not evidence.Same method familyThematic Analysismachine-suggested · Relational suggestion, not evidence.

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