Quality dimension | Steps taken in the study to enhance the dimension |
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Credibility | Flexible complementary data collection approach Prolonged engagement with the field Prolonged engagement with the data Comprehensive description of methods Themes agreed upon through reflexive discussions among authors |
Dependability | Last author validated first author’s coding Several authors engaged in analysis |
Confirmability | Reflexivity Quotes, theory and previous research used to substantiate findings Analytical memo keeping |
Transferability | Thorough description of context Quotes, theory and previous research used to substantiate findings |