ThemeLab

Reflexive Thematic Analysis for Qualitative Researchers

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Based on Braun & Clarke (2006, 2019)

About ThemeLab

A web-based platform for qualitative researchers conducting thematic analysis.

Part of QualiHub by Govind Grover, supporting the six-phase reflexive thematic analysis process by Braun & Clarke.

Key Benefits

  • Rigorous methodology
  • Secure data storage
  • Intuitive interface
  • Export capabilities
  • Free for researchers

Features

Participant Management

Organize participants with pseudonyms, demographics, and consent tracking.

Interactive Coding

Select text directly from transcripts and apply codes in real-time.

Theme Development

Group codes into themes following Braun & Clarke methodology.

Memo Writing

Record analytical reflections throughout your research process.

Export Options

Export themes as CSV and complete project data as JSON.

Secure & Private

SSL-encrypted connections with secure data storage.

Six-Phase Process

Based on Braun & Clarke's reflexive thematic analysis (2006, 2019).

Upload transcripts and record initial observations using memos.

Use interactive coding to select text and create descriptive codes.

Review codes with frequency counts and identify patterns.

Refine themes for internal homogeneity and external heterogeneity.

Write clear theme descriptions and rationales.

Export theme summaries with quotes and frequency data.

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Join researchers using ThemeLab for rigorous thematic analysis

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