Theoretical saturation in qualitative research: an experience report in interview with schoolchildren

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 codification and allocation of themes/types of statements in charts to find theoretical saturation for each grouping. Results: colorimetric codification occurred according to previously established themes: bodily hydration; physical activities and play; handling of sickle-cell disease; feeding and clothing. On the eleventh interview, it was possible to reach the theoretical saturation of themes, with four additional interviews being performed. Conclusion: this experience report enabled the description of the five sequential steps for identification of theoretical data saturation in qualitative research conducted with schoolchildren.

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Main Authors:	Nascimento,Luciana de Cassia Nunes, Souza,Tania Vignuda de, Oliveira,Isabel Cristina dos Santos, Moraes,Juliana Rezende Montenegro Medeiros de, Aguiar,Rosane Cordeiro Burla de, Silva,Liliane Faria da
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem 2018
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-71672018000100228
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