Fig. 5: The four principal steps used to process and analyse data drawn from the systematic review, interviews, and focus groups.
From: Revealing the value and feedback dynamics of green space co-design through causal loop diagrams
The analysis began with thematic coding of transcripts using a hybrid deductive–inductive approach (Step 1), followed by synthesis of themes based on prominence and depth (Step 2). In Step 3, themes were mapped into causal loop diagrams by identifying variables, feedback loops, and directional relationships. Step 4 involved validation through cross-checking against raw data, literature comparison, and confirmation of thematic saturation, ensuring robustness and reliability of the causal loop diagram models.
