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Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3(2), 77–101. https://doi.org/10.1191/1478088706qp063oa
This article introduces Braun and Clarkes guidelines to thematic analysis. This approach has become a widely used means of analyzing qualitative research outside of specific philosophical frameworks without excluding the possibility of a guiding theoretical framework. While the article indicates the field of psychology, the approach is used in a variety of fields that use qualitative research.

Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2023). Thematic analysis. In APA handbook of research methods in psychology: Research designs: Quantitative, qualitative, neuropsychological, and biological (Vol. 2, 2nd ed.,pp. 65–81). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000319-004
This chapter builds on Braun and Clarke’s original 2006 approach.

Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2021). Can I use TA? Should I use TA? Should I not use TA? Comparing reflexive thematic analysis and other pattern‐based qualitative analytic approaches. Counselling & Psychotherapy Research, 21(1), 37–47. https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12360
Braun and Clarke explore thematic analysis in contrast to other qualitative analyses.

Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2023). Toward good practice in thematic analysis: Avoiding common problems and be(com)ing a knowing researcher. International Journal of Transgender Health, 24(1), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2022.2129597
Braun and Clarke expand on the idea of thematic analysis. The article makes recommendations for strengthening the researcher’s use of thematic analysis.

Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2021). One size fits all? What counts as quality practice in (reflexive) thematic analysis? Qualitative Research in Psychology, 18(3), 328–352. https://doi.org/10.1080/14780887.2020.1769238
Braun and Clarke provide more insights into the thematic analysis approach, particularly in the area of quality.