Arrange the steps of conducting thematic analysis in psychology in the correct order.

Thematic analysis is a method for identifying patterns in qualitative data, and it follows six clear stages. First, you become familiar with the data by reading and re‑reading it; next, you generate initial codes that label interesting features; then you search for themes by grouping similar codes together; after that, you review the themes to ensure they fit the data; you then define and name each theme with clear definitions; finally, you produce a report that tells the story of the themes. The reasoning is that each step builds on the previous one, so you cannot jump ahead without a solid foundation. For example, a researcher studying interview transcripts about stress first reads all transcripts, codes moments of anxiety, groups those codes into a “stress triggers” theme, checks that theme against the data, names it “Trigger‑Induced Stress,” and writes up the findings. This ordered process guarantees that the themes are grounded, coherent, and meaningful.