"situational map" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It refers to a visual representation or diagram that outlines the relevant information and relationships of a particular situation. Example: In order to better understand the complex dynamics of the conflict, the team created a situational map, highlighting the various groups involved, their goals, and potential areas of conflict.
After critical readings of the transcripts, we manually performed a traditional Grounded Theory open coding and the open codes were put into a messy situational map (MSM).
Figure 1 illustrate the content of five identified major elements in the OSM that was developed from the raw messy situational map (MSM).
The identification of the most relevant elements resulted in the construction of an ordered situational map (OSM) that consisted of codes and categories of the major elements in the situation of inquiry, as suggested by Clarke [ 19].
Does drawing situational maps with participants lead their narrative?
Situational maps, 'messy' as well as 'ordered', were constructed during this phase of the analysis.
In addition, we were inspired by Clarke's situational mapping [ 37] and by Ragin's [ 38] strategy of applying theory to data.
Empirical data were generated through in-depth interviews based on a topic guide developed from the literature, and augmented with a series of situational maps.
In addition, these initial situational maps helped us to further identify and analyze the major debate elements that were used as the basis for the axes of the final positional map.
After synthesising key themes from the situational maps, within each research centre, the second stage of data triangulation involved comparison across the three research centres with input from our patient/carer advisory group and professional advisory group.
Situational Analysis (positional map) was used for data analysis.
Khandelwal et al. 2011 conducted a situational analysis to map the existing educational initiatives for nutrition and public health nutrition in India [ 9].
