Underdeveloped Themes in Qualitative Research: Relationship With Interviews and Analysis

@article{Connelly2016UnderdevelopedTI,
  title={Underdeveloped Themes in Qualitative Research: Relationship With Interviews and Analysis},
  author={Lynne M. Connelly and Jill N Peltzer},
  journal={Clinical Nurse Specialist},
  year={2016},
  volume={30},
  pages={52–57}
}
Purpose: In this methodological article, the authors address the problem of underdeveloped themes in qualitative studies they have reviewed. Various possible reasons for underdeveloped themes are examined, and suggestions offered. Organizing Construct: Each problem area is explored, and literature support is provided. The suggestions that are offered are supported by the literature as well. Findings: The problem with underdeveloped themes in certain articles is related to 3 interconnected… 
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