Arrange the steps of Braun and Clarke thematic analysis in the correct order:
(1) Generating initial codes
(2) Searching
(3) Familiarising
(4) Defining and naming
(5) Reviewing

Correct option is C

Braun and Clarke's six-phase approach follows this sequence: Familiarising yourself with data → Generating initial codes → Searching for themes → Reviewing themes → Defining and naming themes → Producing the report (with option C showing the first five steps correctly).

Information Booster:
• Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis is a widely used qualitative method for identifying, analyzing, and reporting patterns (themes) in data
• Phase 1 - Familiarising: Immerse yourself in the data through repeated reading, noting initial ideas
• Phase 2 - Generating initial codes: Systematically code interesting features across the dataset
• Phase 3 - Searching for themes: Collate codes into potential themes, gathering relevant data for each
• Phase 4 - Reviewing themes: Check themes work in relation to coded extracts and entire dataset, generating a thematic map
• Phase 5 - Defining and naming themes: Refine themes, define their essence, and create clear names
• Phase 6 - Producing the report: Final analysis, selecting vivid examples, and writing up findings