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their working and thus allowing suggestions for improvements. Thirdly, the use of the MSIT analysis tool allows the
raw data to be exported to the SPSS statistics programme. SPSS was used for further, more succinct and detailed
analysis of the MSIT raw data as well as analysis of the MBI-GS data gathered. In addition, the raw data from both
the MSIT and MBI-GS being kept as an SPSS database spreadsheet means that comparison analysis can be
conducted on the data following intervention implementation later in the timeline. Finally, the quantitative data
sets were used as part of the process conducted in order to inform the researcher of the stressful issues that
individuals face within their jobs.
4a) Qualitative Data Analysis (Daily Logs)
In order to analyse the daily log responses from Phase 2 of the research process (see Figure 10 for a diagram
of the five phases of the research procedure), a content analytic approach was taken. Content analysis allows the
systematic exploration of qualitative data in order to determine emerging patterns and themes (Peetz & Reams,
2011), with a strong focus on how common certain features of the data are (Howitt & Cramer, 2011).
A content analytic approach was taken for a variety of reasons. First of all the data was collected over a
period of 4 weeks, and in order to ensure no bias in the overall data analysis the responses were not looked at until
the collector was closed. Looking at the information on a daily basis has the potential to build an unrepresentative
mental picture of responses in the researcher's mind, thus impacting upon the analytical methodology and
outcomes. It would also be difficult for the researcher to gain the closeness of data required for more detailed
qualitative data analysis techniques in which the researcher has taken an active role in the collection of data.