2018
DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0616
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Theoretical saturation in qualitative research: an experience report in interview with schoolchildren

Abstract: Approval: 04-10-2017 ABSTRACT Objective: report the experience of applying the theoretical data saturation technique in qualitative research with schoolchildren. Method: critical reading of primary sources and compilation of raw data, followed by thematic grouping through colorimetric codifi cation and allocation of themes/types of statements in charts to fi nd theoretical saturation for each grouping. Results: colorimetric codifi cation occurred according to previously established themes: bodily hydration; ph… Show more

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“…The corresponding 'n' of this phase was based on the criterion of information saturation, (14) and there were 25 participants. They were chosen through simple random draw and only those who signed the Informed Consent form participated in the first phase.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The corresponding 'n' of this phase was based on the criterion of information saturation, (14) and there were 25 participants. They were chosen through simple random draw and only those who signed the Informed Consent form participated in the first phase.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Obtaining experiential descriptions was accomplished by phenomenological interviews, which allowed the phenomenon description by the own subject who experience it (16) . Guiding questions for the interview were: tell me how you embrace the distress people at REU.…”
Section: Collection and Organization Of Datamentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Data collection reached saturation at interview No. 16, thus adding 6 interviews, equivalent to one-third of the sample, which allowed reaching the theoretical saturation point safely (9)(10) .…”
Section: Data Sourcementioning
confidence: 99%