Auxilium Sodality Enhances Students’ Thematic Analysis Skills Through Research Webinar

On March 3, 2025, second-year Bachelor of Human Services students of Tarlac State University participated in a webinar titled “Themes Uncovered: A Comprehensive Guide to Thematic Analysis,” organized by Auxilium Sodality and conducted via Zoom. The session featured Mr. Jhulen Macapinlac, RPm, as the resource speaker.

Mr. Macapinlac discussed the fundamentals of thematic analysis in qualitative research, including coding procedures, different coding types, and approaches to data analysis. He emphasized the importance of becoming familiar with the data through repeated readings of research transcripts to better understand their content and context.

He further explained that immersing oneself in the data helps researchers identify meaningful patterns and develop initial codes, contributing to a more systematic and accurate analysis.

The webinar provided students with practical insights into qualitative research, strengthening their understanding of thematic analysis as an essential skill in their academic and future professional work.