Table 4

Questions to explain the categories for analysis

Concept attributeWhat are the concept’s characteristics?
Concept definitionWhich definitions are presented in the data material?
Concept differences/similaritiesAre specific concept differences or similarities mentioned in the data material?
Contextual basisIn which context is the concept presented (research discipline)?
ExampleAre examples of the concept described in the data material?
Related termDo other words have something in common with the concept?
Surrogate termDo other words say the same thing as the chosen concept?
  • Based on Tofthagen and Fagerstrom.22