Framework analysis: a method for analysing qualitative data

Furber, Christine

Abstract

Framework analysis is now an established method of data analysis used by many qualitative researchers. The method was developed by specialist researchers exploring important aspects of society in order to influence social policy in the UK. The method has five distinct phases that are interlinked and form a methodical and rigorous framework. These phases enable researchers to understand and interpret data, and move from descriptive accounts to a conceptual explanation of what is happening from the data of participants in the study. The method is transparent and enables teams of researchers to work together. In this article, the phases of framework analysis are explained. The author uses examples of a qualitative research study where data were analysed using the framework method to illustrate the phases.

Citation

Furber, C. (2013). Framework analysis: a method for analysing qualitative data. African journal of midwifery and women's health, 4(2), 97-100. https://doi.org/10.12968/ajmw.2010.4.2.47612

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2013-04
• Deposit Date: Mar 1, 2024
• Journal: African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health
• Print ISSN: 1759-7374
• Electronic ISSN: 2052-4293
• Publisher: MA Healthcare
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 4
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 97-100
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.12968/ajmw.2010.4.2.47612
• Keywords: General Medicine