Qualitative Data Analysis: Exploring Masculinity Through Interviews

This assignment presents a comprehensive qualitative data analysis of interview transcripts, focusing on young men's perspectives on masculinity, gender roles, and their sources of information regarding sex and sexual relationships. The analysis employs a chosen qualitative data analysis technique, such as visual, content, or narrative analysis, to examine the provided interview data, which includes transcripts from in-depth, semi-structured interviews with academically successful young men from relatively affluent backgrounds. The assignment is divided into two parts: Part 1 involves the application of a chosen analytical technique to the interview data, presenting the findings and discussing the rationale for the technique's suitability. Part 2 addresses the challenges of analyzing qualitative data and producing rigorous findings. The assignment explores the theoretical perspectives of gender and masculinity, offering insights into how young men perceive and navigate societal expectations. The solution provided showcases a structured approach, including an introduction, detailed analysis, discussion, and conclusion, supported by proper referencing in APA 7th edition style.