Phase 2 – Development of conceptual model
A second level of analysis was then undertaken to identify patterns and associations within the data and to build a conceptual model of participants’ experiences as cancer survivors (Ritchie et al 2003, Miles & Huberman 1994). The focus of this later stage of analysis was on underlying issues, relationships and causes that may generalise beyond individual cases. The analytical framework and how it was applied to the data were repeatedly discussed between the two analysts (RW and JC) to ensure credibility and trustworthiness of the analysis.