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The Use of ChatGPT in Qualitative Data Analysis: A Comparative Analysis on Contextual Fidelity and Thematic Consistency

Cilt: 11 Sayı: 2 5 Ağustos 2025
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The Use of ChatGPT in Qualitative Data Analysis: A Comparative Analysis on Contextual Fidelity and Thematic Consistency

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This study aims to evaluate the functionality of the large language model ChatGPT in qualitative data analysis by comparing it with human-conducted content analysis. The dataset consists of a total of 43,164 tweets shared on the X (formerly Twitter) platform on Teachers’ Day, November 24, in the years 2020 and 2021. Since the data were obtained from previously archived social media content, document analysis was used as the data collection method. The research was designed as a comparative case study. During the analysis process, both descriptive analysis and content analysis techniques were employed. The dataset, previously used in a published study by the researcher, was uploaded to ChatGPT-4o for AI-assisted analysis. The findings were compared in terms of thematic consistency, contextual fidelity, conceptual depth, and example discourse alignment. Additionally, ChatGPT’s critical evaluations and theoretical framework suggestions regarding the dataset were also assessed. The results indicate that while ChatGPT is effective in constructing conceptual frameworks and generating general themes, it exhibits limitations in understanding context and producing data-faithful examples. Particularly in the absence of user guidance, the model tends to generate synthetic discourse, posing a risk of contextual drift. Therefore, when supported with researcher oversight and clear prompts, ChatGPT can serve as a complementary tool in qualitative analysis processes.

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Kaynakça

  1. van Manen, M. (2023). What Does ChatGPT Mean for Qualitative Health Research? Qualitative Health Research, 33(13), 1135–1139. https://doi.org/10.1177/10497323231210816 Wachinger, J., Bärnighausen, K., Schäfer, L. N., Scott, K., & McMahon, S. A. (2024). Prompts, Pearls, Imperfections: Comparing ChatGPT and a Human Researcher in Qualitative Data Analysis. Qualitative Health Research. https://doi.org/10.1177/10497323241244669

Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sosyal ve Beşeri Bilimler Eğitimi (Ekonomi, İşletme ve Yönetim Hariç)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

5 Ağustos 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

7 Temmuz 2025

Kabul Tarihi

31 Temmuz 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 11 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Erdem, S., & Pamuk, A. (2025). The Use of ChatGPT in Qualitative Data Analysis: A Comparative Analysis on Contextual Fidelity and Thematic Consistency. International Journal of Field Education, 11(2), 28-57. https://izlik.org/JA56TB52MY
AMA
1.Erdem S, Pamuk A. The Use of ChatGPT in Qualitative Data Analysis: A Comparative Analysis on Contextual Fidelity and Thematic Consistency. IJOFE. 2025;11(2):28-57. https://izlik.org/JA56TB52MY
Chicago
Erdem, Serdar, ve Akif Pamuk. 2025. “The Use of ChatGPT in Qualitative Data Analysis: A Comparative Analysis on Contextual Fidelity and Thematic Consistency”. International Journal of Field Education 11 (2): 28-57. https://izlik.org/JA56TB52MY.
EndNote
Erdem S, Pamuk A (01 Ağustos 2025) The Use of ChatGPT in Qualitative Data Analysis: A Comparative Analysis on Contextual Fidelity and Thematic Consistency. International Journal of Field Education 11 2 28–57.
IEEE
[1]S. Erdem ve A. Pamuk, “The Use of ChatGPT in Qualitative Data Analysis: A Comparative Analysis on Contextual Fidelity and Thematic Consistency”, IJOFE, c. 11, sy 2, ss. 28–57, Ağu. 2025, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA56TB52MY
ISNAD
Erdem, Serdar - Pamuk, Akif. “The Use of ChatGPT in Qualitative Data Analysis: A Comparative Analysis on Contextual Fidelity and Thematic Consistency”. International Journal of Field Education 11/2 (01 Ağustos 2025): 28-57. https://izlik.org/JA56TB52MY.
JAMA
1.Erdem S, Pamuk A. The Use of ChatGPT in Qualitative Data Analysis: A Comparative Analysis on Contextual Fidelity and Thematic Consistency. IJOFE. 2025;11:28–57.
MLA
Erdem, Serdar, ve Akif Pamuk. “The Use of ChatGPT in Qualitative Data Analysis: A Comparative Analysis on Contextual Fidelity and Thematic Consistency”. International Journal of Field Education, c. 11, sy 2, Ağustos 2025, ss. 28-57, https://izlik.org/JA56TB52MY.
Vancouver
1.Serdar Erdem, Akif Pamuk. The Use of ChatGPT in Qualitative Data Analysis: A Comparative Analysis on Contextual Fidelity and Thematic Consistency. IJOFE [Internet]. 01 Ağustos 2025;11(2):28-57. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA56TB52MY

       

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