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Chapter 4 Research Method
In addition, any emergent codes were also included. Each initial code in the coding
guide was defined by an initial proposition statement. A proposition statement is a
connected set of statements which reflect the findings from a study, or in this case
the findings from the concept analysis, e.g. Resident Capacity is a factor in
experiencing autonomy and is enhanced when it is encouraged and maintained.
Each interview and observation transcript was read line by line and critically
reviewed to ascertain if the data could be attributed to a code (free nodes, Table
4.10).
Table 4.10: Example of data reduction – assigning codes and coding the data
Start list: Initial
code from concept
analysis
Initial proposition
statement
Resident capacity Resident capacity is a
factor in experiencing
autonomy and is
enhanced when it is
encouraged and
maintained.
Example of coded
data
“If they can
function at all, to
promote whatever
functions they
have” (S13)
On completion of this the data were then re-analysed to ensure that all data had been
represented in the coding. This produced three additional emergent codes:
motivation for the job, recreational activity and ward atmosphere (Appendix 14).
4.10.4 Step 2: Data Display - Identifying Patterns Within the Coded Data
Step 2 involved collating all the material in order to make it more meaningful. Two
approaches to achieving this were used: identifying patterns within the coded data
and attaching memos to the codes.
4.10.4.1 Pattern coding
The initial codes were compared for differences and similarities and pattern codes
(Tree nodes) were thus developed. These were checked against the initial proposition
statements to ensure that categorisation was appropriate. Codes and pattern codes
were validated by examining the transcripts again.