2.3.2 Qualitative phase (phase 2)
2.3.2.1 Population, sampling and sample size
The second phase of this research study was qualitative in nature and included the same sample as in the first phase. These two phases were conducted simultaneously. Narrative data were collected and analysed until data saturation was reached (Burns & Grove, 2009:361). Data saturation was reached after all the narratives were analysed.
2.3.2.2 Data collection
2.3.2.2.1 Method of data collection
Data collection takes place at a clinical setting and in this case the data collection took place at the Klerksdorp/Tshepong hospital, as previously mentioned. Data collection for the qualitative phase and the quantitative phase was done simultaneously. Data were collected by means of an open-ended question and the participants were asked to respond to the question in the form of a narrative (see Appendix H). According to Nieuwenhuisen (2012:102) the word “narrative” is generally associated with terms such as “tale” or “story”. A story, according to Burns and Grove (2009:529), can be a powerful way to make a point. The data collected consisted of rich descriptions of the view of the participants with regard to their strengths that contributed to their resilience. In order to collect the narrative data, the following open-ended question relevant to the objectives of the study was formulated in terms that were understood by the participants:
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2.3.2.2.2 Qualitative data analysis
For the purpose of this study qualitative content analysis was used. Content analysis refers to the process of organizing and integrating narrative information obtained from a qualitative study, according to key concepts and themes (Polit & Beck, 2012:723). The steps for data analysis suggested by Halloway and Wheeler (2002:147) were followed:
· Order and organize the collected material.
· Reread the
2.3.2.1 Population, sampling and sample size
The second phase of this research study was qualitative in nature and included the same sample as in the first phase. These two phases were conducted simultaneously. Narrative data were collected and analysed until data saturation was reached (Burns & Grove, 2009:361). Data saturation was reached after all the narratives were analysed.
2.3.2.2 Data collection
2.3.2.2.1 Method of data collection
Data collection takes place at a clinical setting and in this case the data collection took place at the Klerksdorp/Tshepong hospital, as previously mentioned. Data collection for the qualitative phase and the quantitative phase was done simultaneously. Data were collected by means of an open-ended question and the participants were asked to respond to the question in the form of a narrative (see Appendix H). According to Nieuwenhuisen (2012:102) the word “narrative” is generally associated with terms such as “tale” or “story”. A story, according to Burns and Grove (2009:529), can be a powerful way to make a point. The data collected consisted of rich descriptions of the view of the participants with regard to their strengths that contributed to their resilience. In order to collect the narrative data, the following open-ended question relevant to the objectives of the study was formulated in terms that were understood by the participants:
· …show more content…
2.3.2.2.2 Qualitative data analysis
For the purpose of this study qualitative content analysis was used. Content analysis refers to the process of organizing and integrating narrative information obtained from a qualitative study, according to key concepts and themes (Polit & Beck, 2012:723). The steps for data analysis suggested by Halloway and Wheeler (2002:147) were followed:
· Order and organize the collected material.
· Reread the