Summary
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Rediscovering Grounded Theory is a bold re-evaluation of the origins of grounded theory, a philosophical clarification of its key ideas and a presentation of the most effective way to use its techniques in your research. It answers questions such as ‘What should grounded theory look like?’, ‘How do I recognise grounded theory?’ and ‘How do I produce good grounded theory?’ by returning to the original ideas as they were presented by Glaser and Strauss. Sharp, clear and thought-provoking, the book includes: - Detailed analysis of the current literature - Exemplar sections filled with detailed, real world examples and applications - A detailed glossary It will provide you with a grasp of what a grounded theory should look like, take you through the process of building a grounded theory and then explain best practice for critically evaluating the quality of grounded theory research.
Constructivism in Grounded Theory
Constructivism in Grounded Theory
Aim: To explore the meaning and nature of constructivism in grounded theory
Learning outcomes
After reading this chapter you should be able to:
- summarise the main tenets of constructivist grounded theory
- appreciate the consequences of bringing constructivism to grounded theory, including the compromises that may need to be made when doing constructivist grounded theory
- evaluate the epistemological and ontological consequences of constructivism for grounded theory
- appreciate the practical consequences of adopting constructivist grounded theory in your study
As we have seen from the previous chapter, grounded theory is often presented in quite different ways. By now you should know that there are several versions of grounded theory in the literature. This should not be surprising. As we have seen, grounded theory developed at a time when methodological ...
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