Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: We are a geographer and a public policy researcher who share an interest in public health. In this paper we will explore coding in thematic analysis in a transdisciplinary qualitative study. We begin by introducing a moment from our 16‐week coding phase to identify the challenges in working across disciplines on qualitative analysis. Transdisciplinary research is about meeting in space and time – between disciplines and ideas, currents of thought – and producing something greater than the sum of its parts. It creates challenges for producing good quality research while maintaining team cohesion. In discussing our coding practices and procedures, we highlight how paying attention to team dynamics and atmosphere creation is fundamental for working in large groups.
Source: Area
DOI: 10.1111/area.12998
Authors: Andrew Barnfield, Geoff Bates
Institutions: University of East London, University of Bath
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems and Management
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,760
Funders: Cancer Research UK, National Institute for Health and Care Research, British Heart Foundation, Public Health Agency, Medical Research Council, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, Economic and Social Research Council, Natural Environment Research Council, Health and Social Care Research and Development Division, UK Prevention Research Partnership
Award: G3178714770
OpenAlex ID: W4407189873