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Lianto, F. "Grounded Theory Methodology in Architectural Research." Journal of Physics: Conference Series 1179 (July 2019): 012102. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1179/1/012102.
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Smith, Patricia J., Carol L. Cox, and Helen Gibbons. "Grounded theory methodology in ophthalmic research." International Journal of Ophthalmic Practice 2, no. 1 (February 2011): 45–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/ijop.2011.2.1.45.
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Keddy, Barbara, Sharon L. Sims, and Phyllis Noerager Stern. "Grounded theory as feminist research methodology." Journal of Advanced Nursing 23, no. 3 (March 1996): 448–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.1996.tb00005.x.
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Wiesche, Manuel, Marlen C. Jurisch, Philip W. Yetton, and Helmut Krcmar. "Grounded Theory Methodology in Information Systems Research." MIS Quarterly 41, no. 3 (March 3, 2017): 685–701. http://dx.doi.org/10.25300/misq/2017/41.3.02.
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Byrne, Michelle. "Grounded theory as a qualitative research methodology." AORN Journal 73, no. 6 (June 2001): 1155–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0001-2092(06)61841-3.
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Pulla, Venkat. "Grounded Theory Approach in Social Research." Space and Culture, India 2, no. 3 (December 31, 2014): 14. http://dx.doi.org/10.20896/saci.v2i3.93.
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This paper discusses Grounded Theory, which is one of the newer methodologies becoming popular with social researchers since its evolution in the late 1960s. The paper discusses the principles and processes of the Grounded Theory and then explores the nature of codes, coding process and the concept of saturation. It then goes on to discuss the pros and cons, arguments for and against the use of Grounded Theory methodology in social research and explores the applicability of this methodology in producing sound theoretical basis for practice. Selected narratives from the author’s recent studies are used to explain the processes of Grounded Theory methodology.
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McCann, Terence V., and Eileen Clark. "Grounded theory in nursing research: Part 1 – Methodology." Nurse Researcher 11, no. 2 (January 2004): 7–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/nr2004.01.11.2.7.c5918.
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Nayar, Shoba. "Grounded Theory: A Research Methodology for Occupational Science." Journal of Occupational Science 19, no. 1 (April 2012): 76–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14427591.2011.581626.
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Levy, Deborah. "Qualitative Methodology and Grounded Theory in Property Research." Pacific Rim Property Research Journal 12, no. 4 (January 2006): 369–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14445921.2006.11104216.
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Mishra, Pavitra, Rajen Gupta, and Jyotsna Bhatnagar. "Grounded theory research." Qualitative Research Journal 14, no. 3 (November 4, 2014): 289–306. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/qrj-01-2013-0001.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the phenomenon of work-to-family enrichment in totality. Using grounded theory, the study aims to understand antecedents, moderators, and consequences of work-to-family enrichment. This study also investigates strategies adopted by individuals to enhance their work-family enrichment experience. Design/methodology/approach – The paper opted for an exploratory study using the open-ended approach of grounded theory. This paper builds a model to understand the phenomenon by applying Strauss and Corbin's (1990) “paradigm model” approach of grounded theory. The paper throws light on the key tenets of grounded theory research and explains use of grounded theory as a rigorous method for business research. Data were collected by taking 24 in-depth interviews with employees representing middle management segment of consulting, IT and FMCG firms in India. Findings – This study reports “perceived work-family culture” of an organization as an antecedent of “work-to-family enrichment.” It also finds “community resources” and “family role salience” as significant contributors in enriching the experience of professionals. Work-to-family enrichment experience has positive influence on “employer brand attraction” and “organizational citizenship behavior” and has negative influence on “intention to quit.” The study has also added to the literature by identifying Psychological Capital as one of the consequences. The study has highlighted segmentation, i.e. by maintaining work and family boundaries, support from extended family members or close friends, engaging in activities that provides happiness and personal peace like being a part of NGO, time management and scheduling, engaging in shopping and availing community facilities like good day cares as major strategies used by Indian professionals to enhance their work-to-family enrichment. Research limitations/implications – The study demonstrates application of grounded theory for understanding a phenomenon holistically. It is one of its kinds of study conducted to understand work-to-family enrichment. Practical implications – This is a unique study, where attempts have been made to understand and integrate work-to-family enrichment phenomenon in totality. The paper provides insights to the managers about the importance of suitable work-family culture and other factors to ensure successful implementation of work-family policies. The paper also identifies strategies adopted by individuals to attain work-family enrichment. Social implications – Demographic shifts, changing market and economic trends, technological advances and competitive forces have made work-family interface an important issue for both academicians and practitioners. In India, these changes can be experienced in terms of demographic profile of work force. Changes in the definitions of work and family, shifting family structure, changing profile of work (due to technological advancement, women empowerment, etc.) are transforming the work-family interactions in emerging economies. According to Hewitt's Attrition and Retention Asia Pacific Study, the need for a balance between work and personal life has become an integral element of employee's expectations from their work organization. Originality/value – This paper fulfils an identified need to study and explore positive side of work-family interface especially in emerging economies like India. This is the first attempt to study the relationships in the work-family domain from a grounded theory approach in Indian context and probably one of the first few in the literature.
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Leonard, Denis, and Rodney McAdam. "Grounded theory methodology and practitioner reflexivity in TQM research." International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management 18, no. 2 (March 2001): 180–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02656710110377301.
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Mellion, Linda Resnik, and Melissa Moran Tovin. "Grounded theory: a qualitative research methodology for physical therapy." Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 18, no. 3 (January 2002): 109–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09593980290058490.
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Corrêa, Stela Cristina Hott, and Marlusa de Sevilha Gosling. "Grounded Theory: A Methodological Approach Congruent with Tourism Research." Revista Rosa dos Ventos - Turismo e Hospitalidade 12, no. 4 (October 22, 2020): 839–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.18226/21789061.v12i4p839.
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Grounded Theory emerged as an appropriate research method for extracting from data concepts organized around basic categories that once integrated establish a substantive theory about the phenomenon. Internationally, Tourism researchers have been using Grounded Theory in their research, but in Brazil it has been scarcely used. Thus, this paper aims to present the foundations of Grounded Theory showing the similarities and differences between its three versions, and to point out how this methodology is used in Tourism research. This work is bibliographic making an integrative review of the theory. Grounded Theory has been shown to be appropriate for studying tourist experience, but its use may be expanded as it may be associated with other research methodologies such as ethnography, favoring the creation of substantive tourist theories or simply the appropriation of a theme in the early stages of the research.
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Chun Tie, Ylona, Melanie Birks, and Karen Francis. "Grounded theory research: A design framework for novice researchers." SAGE Open Medicine 7 (January 2019): 205031211882292. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2050312118822927.
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Background: Grounded theory is a well-known methodology employed in many research studies. Qualitative and quantitative data generation techniques can be used in a grounded theory study. Grounded theory sets out to discover or construct theory from data, systematically obtained and analysed using comparative analysis. While grounded theory is inherently flexible, it is a complex methodology. Thus, novice researchers strive to understand the discourse and the practical application of grounded theory concepts and processes. Objective: The aim of this article is to provide a contemporary research framework suitable to inform a grounded theory study. Result: This article provides an overview of grounded theory illustrated through a graphic representation of the processes and methods employed in conducting research using this methodology. The framework is presented as a diagrammatic representation of a research design and acts as a visual guide for the novice grounded theory researcher. Discussion: As grounded theory is not a linear process, the framework illustrates the interplay between the essential grounded theory methods and iterative and comparative actions involved. Each of the essential methods and processes that underpin grounded theory are defined in this article. Conclusion: Rather than an engagement in philosophical discussion or a debate of the different genres that can be used in grounded theory, this article illustrates how a framework for a research study design can be used to guide and inform the novice nurse researcher undertaking a study using grounded theory. Research findings and recommendations can contribute to policy or knowledge development, service provision and can reform thinking to initiate change in the substantive area of inquiry.
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Barbara, Skoczyńska-Prokopowicz. "Selected Aspects Of Grounded Theory Methodology. A Qualitative Research Strategy." Seminare. Poszukiwania naukowe 2016(37), no. 4 (December 1, 2016): 139–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.21852/sem.2016.4.11.
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Bamkin, Marianne, Sally Maynard, and Anne Goulding. "Grounded theory and ethnography combined." Journal of Documentation 72, no. 2 (March 14, 2016): 214–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jd-01-2015-0007.
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Purpose – Libraries are closing or reducing opening hours in the UK due to budgetary cuts. Library provision for children is consequently diminishing and libraries have to justify their existence. Therefore a reliable methodology for assessing the importance of libraries is vital to demonstrate their value to children’s literacy. Two methodologies were combined to study children visiting children’s mobile libraries (CMLs). The purpose of this paper is to consider whether the combined, qualitative methodology was the correct choice. Design/methodology/approach – Aspects of each methodology are examined for their appropriateness for researching children. The compatibility of their philosophical stance and the validity of combining ethnography and grounded theory is explored and questioned. Findings – It is found that grounded theory and ethnography were the optimum combination to form a powerful research tool that allows children to be active participants in research. The combined methodology was successful because the ethnographic elements allowed the researcher to enter to the children’s world, whereas the grounded theory elements provided a structural framework, exploration into a novel research topic and ensured that a valid conclusion was drawn. Originality/value – It is unusual for qualitative methodologies such as grounded theory and ethnography to be combined in order to study learning in a non-pedagogic, library environment. This paper is valuable reading for librarians, or educationalists wishing to examine how libraries aid literacy because it verifies the benefits of the combined methodology of grounded theory and ethnography and provides a template which can be used by other researchers.
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Predebon, E. A., and P. D. B. Souza. "The Feasibility of Grounded Theory Methodology on Brazilian Public Administration Research." Revista de Administração da Unimep 4, no. 3 (December 30, 2006): 16–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.15600/1679-5350/rau.v4n3p16-30.
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Grafton, K., and F. Gordon. "Grounded theory—an illustration of an emergent methodology for physiotherapy research." Physiotherapy 101 (May 2015): e479. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2015.03.3271.
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Hoddy, Eric T. "Critical realism in empirical research: employing techniques from grounded theory methodology." International Journal of Social Research Methodology 22, no. 1 (July 26, 2018): 111–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13645579.2018.1503400.
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Birks, Melanie, Karen Hoare, and Jane Mills. "Grounded Theory: The FAQs." International Journal of Qualitative Methods 18 (January 1, 2019): 160940691988253. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1609406919882535.
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Since being developed as a research methodology in the 1960s, grounded theory (GT) has grown in popularity. In spite of its prevalence, considerable confusion surrounds GT, particularly in respect of the essential methods that characterize this approach to research. Misinformation is evident in the literature around issues such as the various approaches to GT, how long the process takes, the role of literature and preconceptions, generating and using data and strategies to produce theory. This article examines the most frequently asked questions about GT in an effort to demystify its purpose and use. Understanding the fundamental concepts of GT is critical to the correct use and application of GT methods and the ultimate production of theory that is grounded in data. More significantly, this understanding can prevent researchers encountering common pitfalls that can impede the process and impact the products of research.
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Singh, Shaminder, and Andrew Estefan. "Selecting a Grounded Theory Approach for Nursing Research." Global Qualitative Nursing Research 5 (January 2018): 233339361879957. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2333393618799571.
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Grounded theory is a commonly used research methodology. There are three primary approaches to grounded theory in nursing research: those espoused by Glaser, Strauss and Corbin, and Charmaz. All three approaches use similar procedures, yet there are important differences among them, which implies that researchers need to make careful choices when using grounded theory. Researchers new to grounded theory need to find the most appropriate approach that fits their research field, topic, and researcher position. In this article, we compare the three grounded theory approaches. Choices of a grounded theory approach will depend on the researcher’s understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of all three approaches. Practical aspects of grounded theory approaches should match the information processing styles and analytical abilities of the researcher and the intended use of the theory. We illustrate key aspects of decision making about which method to select by drawing upon the first author’s experiences in his doctoral research.
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Halaweh, Mohanad. "Integrating social media and grounded theory in a research methodology: A possible road map." Business Information Review 35, no. 4 (November 5, 2018): 157–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0266382118809168.
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The aim of this article is to demonstrate how social media and grounded theory methods can be integrated to constitute a sound research methodology for qualitative researchers. This article conceptualizes three models for using social media for research. Using the observational model, the social media grounded theory (SMGT) methodology was developed. This article provides practical methodological guidance, in a step-by-step approach, to what is referred to as SMGT methodology, which can be applied by researchers. This article provides a unique contribution to qualitative research because no previous research has provided similar conceptual integration and development using social media and grounded theory.
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Boadu, Mark, and Mohamed Karim Sorour. "On Utilizing Grounded Theory in Business Doctoral Research: Guidance on the Research Design, Procedures, and Challenges." International Journal of Doctoral Studies 10 (2015): 143–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/2251.
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Grounded theory is a powerful and rigorous theory building methodology that has attracted considerable interest in business research; however, it is a challenging endeavour especially for novice researchers and in particular at the doctoral level. Although several researchers have attempted to clarify the cannons of various grounded theory approaches, still there is a shortage in guidance for doctoral students who wish to apply grounded theory for their studies. Using an example from a grounded theory business doctoral thesis, this paper provides a guide on the research design and utilisation of the Straussian grounded theory at doctoral level. In doing so, the paper discusses the rationale, features, and benefits of grounded theory. Using an example from corporate governance research, the paper illustrates how the procedures of data analysis (coding), theoretical memoing, and theoretical sampling are applied to systematically generate a grounded theory. Finally, the paper discusses major challenges to utilising grounded theory and how these can be addressed by doctoral researchers. This paper provides a clear and pragmatic exposition that can be useful to guide doctoral researchers who are interested in utilizing the Straussian approach of grounded theory in their studies.
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Allen, Natalie, and Mark Davey. "The Value of Constructivist Grounded Theory for Built Environment Researchers." Journal of Planning Education and Research 38, no. 2 (March 15, 2017): 222–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0739456x17695195.
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Grounded theory is a rigorous methodology that supports the study of complex urban phenomena. This article provides an overview of a constructivist approach to grounded theory and its associated research methods and argues for its wider adoption in urban research. This article asserts that grounded theory is a tool that can provide researchers across the built environment research fields a way in which to develop theory that is inductively based. The methodological considerations that underpin a constructivist approach to grounded theory are explained. Two examples of the application of constructivist grounded theory are presented to illustrate the broad-ranging applicability of this methodology in urban research.
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Makri, Chara, and Andy Neely. "Grounded Theory: A Guide for Exploratory Studies in Management Research." International Journal of Qualitative Methods 20 (January 1, 2021): 160940692110136. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/16094069211013654.
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Grounded theory was first introduced more than 50 years ago, but researchers are often still uncertain about how to implement it. This is not surprising, considering that even the two pioneers of this qualitative design, Glaser and Strauss, have different views about its approach, and these are just two of multiple variations found in the literature. While studies using grounded theory in management research are becoming more popular, these are often mixed with the case study approach, or they provide contradictory guidelines on how to use it. The aim of this paper is to provide a clear guide for researchers who wish to use grounded theory in exploratory studies in management research. To support this goal, the methodology’s different terms and variations, as found in the literature, are also discussed. This study can support researchers using this methodology, but it is also useful for reviewers and examiners who wish to understand more about it and the different ways in which researchers have implemented it.
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Sultana, Ronald G. "Research in Teaching and Teacher Education: qualitative methods and grounded theory methodology." South Pacific Journal of Teacher Education 19, no. 1 (January 1991): 59–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0311213910190107.
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Foley, Simon N., and Vivien Rooney. "A grounded theory approach to security policy elicitation." Information & Computer Security 26, no. 4 (October 8, 2018): 454–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ics-12-2017-0086.
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Purpose In this paper, the authors consider how qualitative research techniques that are used in applied psychology to understand a person’s feelings and needs provides a means to elicit their security needs. Design/methodology/approach Recognizing that the codes uncovered during a grounded theory analysis of semi-structured interview data can be interpreted as policy attributes, the paper develops a grounded theory-based methodology that can be extended to elicit attribute-based access control style policies. In this methodology, user-participants are interviewed and machine learning is used to build a Bayesian network-based policy from the subsequent (grounded theory) analysis of the interview data. Findings Using a running example – based on a social psychology research study centered around photograph sharing – the paper demonstrates that in principle, qualitative research techniques can be used in a systematic manner to elicit security policy requirements. Originality/value While in principle qualitative research techniques can be used to elicit user requirements, the originality of this paper is a systematic methodology and its mapping into what is actionable, that is, providing a means to generate a machine-interpretable security policy at the end of the elicitation process.
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Gustavsson, Bengt, and Lars-Johan Åge. "Conceptualizing for managerial relevance in B2B research: a grounded theory approach." Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing 29, no. 7/8 (July 29, 2014): 626–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jbim-10-2013-0223.
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Purpose – This study aims to formulate recommendations for business-to-business (B2B) researchers, with the potential to increase the extent to which B2B research is relevant to managers. Design/methodology/approach – These recommendations are derived from and inspired by the grounded theory methodology. Findings – In this article, we argue that conceptualizations which are potentially relevant to managers are those that discover new perspectives, simplify complexity, enable managers to take action and have an instant grab. To accomplish this as researchers, the authors emphasize fostering a beginner’s mind, creating umbrella models, increasing the level of abstraction of concepts and finding the core process in data. Originality/value – In this article, we translate the basic principles within the grounded theory methodology into more general recommendations that can be used by B2B researchers.
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Byczkowska-Owczarek, Dominika. "The Analytical Procedures of Grounded Theory Methodology in Research on the Human Body." Przegląd Socjologii Jakościowej 15, no. 3 (August 31, 2019): 56–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.18778/1733-8069.15.3.04.
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The purpose of this article is to look into the problem of grounded theory methodology (GTM) application in social research on the human body. First, the theoretical roots of GTM in symbolic interactionism are enumerated and their consequences for applying the research strategy are described. The author presents examples of her research as an illustration of how GTM procedures enable the researcher to ingrain the body in social processes, and explains what it actually means to embed physical body in social phenomena and processes. The conclusions concerning the practice of GTM research are based on a series of empirical studies conducted by the author in the fields of dance, physical therapy, and medical work. The author argues that GTM expounds on specific procedures, which offer both methodological discipline and flexibility that is necessary for studying as challenging phenomenon as that of the human body.
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Klimek, Bjørn. "Macro-qualitative Comparisons: Grounded Theory and the Comparative Case of Norwegian and Danish Food Industries since the 1990s Transformations." Comparative Sociology 18, no. 3 (July 10, 2019): 386–411. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15691330-12341502.
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Abstract This article examines macro-qualitative methodology specified for studies in comparative economic sociology. It elaborates a qualitative approach to comparative theory development. An examination of the socio-philosophical roots of social science theory is given, grounded theory methodology is reconstructed and research designs for macro-qualitative studies are discussed. It is argued that grounded theory methodology is able to contribute to macro-comparative studies as knowledge accumulation in case-specific research projects enables researchers to develop empirically grounded and plural notions of comparative theory. The research design presented for macro-qualitative inquiry builds on a middle-range attempt to accumulate knowledge in a micro-meso-macro procedure, including the productive examination of empirically grounded theoretical concepts at each analytical level. A previous macro-qualitative case study on Norwegian and Danish food industries since the 1990s turn is reconstructed to demonstrate how qualitative sociology is able to contribute to research frontiers that usually are dominated by quantitative economics.
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Badreddin, Omar. "Thematic Review and Analysis of Grounded Theory Application in Software Engineering." Advances in Software Engineering 2013 (October 22, 2013): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/468021.
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We present metacodes, a new concept to guide grounded theory (GT) research in software engineering. Metacodes are high level codes that can help software engineering researchers guide the data coding process. Metacodes are constructed in the course of analyzing software engineering papers that use grounded theory as a research methodology. We performed a high level analysis to discover common themes in such papers and discovered that GT had been applied primarily in three software engineering disciplines: agile development processes, geographically distributed software development, and requirements engineering. For each category, we collected and analyzed all grounded theory codes and created, following a GT analysis process, what we call metacodes that can be used to drive further theory building. This paper surveys the use of grounded theory in software engineering and presents an overview of successes and challenges of applying this research methodology.
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Rakhmawati, Windy. "UNDERSTANDING CLASSIC, STRAUSSIAN, AND CONSTRUCTIVIST GROUNDED THEORY APPROACHES." Belitung Nursing Journal 5, no. 3 (June 13, 2019): 111–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.33546/bnj.754.
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Grounded theory has been utilized in nursing research in order to develop theory from data. Since there are three approaches in the grounded theory methodology that consist of Classic grounded theory, Straussian grounded theory, and Constructivist grounded theory, thus understanding about perspective of each approach is needed. Those approaches have different points of views regarding the philosophical position, role of literature review, and coding process in data analysis. This review provides an understanding about the grounded theory approaches for researchers particularly the novice researchers, and selects an appropriate approach in their study.
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Subramani, Supriya. "Practising reflexivity: Ethics, methodology and theory construction." Methodological Innovations 12, no. 2 (May 2019): 205979911986327. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2059799119863276.
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Reflexivity as a concept and practice is widely recognized and acknowledged in qualitative social science research. In this article, through an account of the ‘reflexive moments’ I encountered during my doctoral research, which employed critical theory perspective and constructivist grounded theory methodology, I elaborate how ethics, methodology and theory construction are intertwined. Further, I dwell on the significance of reflexivity, particularly in qualitative research analysing bioethics concepts. Through an account of the universal ethical principles that ‘I’, as a researcher, encounter, and a micro-analysis of the observed relationships that influence the theoretical construction and arguments developed, I explore the quandaries an ethics researcher undertaking a reflexive approach faces. I elucidate that reflexivity unveils – for both researcher and reader – how the researcher(s) arrive(s) at certain positions during the knowledge construction process. I conclude by stating that reflexivity demystifies the moral and epistemological stances of both the study and researcher(s).
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Žydžiūnaitė, Vilma. "Methodological Considerations for Possibilities to Integrate the Grounded Theory and Action Research." Pedagogika 122, no. 2 (June 15, 2016): 141–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.15823/p.2016.26.
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Today we find a variety of national and international scientific resources that describe different versions of Grounded theory (GT). It is referred to GT authors (Glaser, Strauss & Corbin, Charmaz) and other researchers who apply different versions of GT and write about its fundamental strengths: systematic procedures, emancipatory decisions, self-empowerment of researcher to immerse into the data, and emerging theory being substantiated by empirical data and its interpretation. Reading the resources leads GT researchers to the understanding of this methodology as a set of systematic procedures which are applied in an integrated way by striving to the fundamental outcome – created original and based on empirical data GT.
Researchers constantly applying GT alone may learn its principles, progress of adopting the necessary intellectual skills though at some point experience “being trapped”. Why? Because GT application does not stimulate their creativity and this methodology becomes “well-known” routine or “typical” process by recognizing what is “right” and “wrong”. Such attitude regarding the qualitative research methodology is risky due to emerging normative approach to the range of qualitative data collection, analysis and interpretation. Initially, the researchers’ self- empowerment to manage the different GT versions helps to avoid the routine. However, in this case there comes a time when each version is assigned by researcher with “labels”.
For example, Glaserian version is named classic, emerging and theory-driven; version of Strauss and Corbin is seen as hypothesis testing, though in fact it is treated as a resource of hypotheses; in Glaserian version GT emerges, and in Strauss and Corbin version GT is forced. Constructivist GT version states that various social realities are relevant, and the common establishment of knowledge is recognized as outcome of cooperation between researcher and research participants. However, is it possible to find the emerging and forced moments in all GT versions? This question is not easy to answer accurately. There are similarities between the mentioned GT versions, though their differences are more conceptual than procedural.
When researcher exploits his/her potential of creativity by applying a range of GT versions, then the time may come to make a decision to integrate GT and other methodologies. Thus, researcher’s attempts to combine GT with other methodologies being close to the emerging nature and plural data resources methodology of GT are creditable and deserve encouragement. The article presents the example of such decision when combination or integration of GT and Action Research (AR) is considered.
Research question: Do similar features of GT and AR allow combining these methodologies aiming at validity of results within the research process?
Research aim is to argue the possibilities to integrate GT and AR.
Methods. The information in the article is presented consequently: each methodology is presented individually and then possibilities for integration or combination are discussed. The overview for analysis of possibilities to integrate GT and AR was used in the study by providing arguments and generalization of considerations.
Conclusions. Integration of GT and AR illustrates the responsibility of researcher in shaping the design of a specific research and solving specific research issue. Decision to integrate GT and AR allows researcher to be the expert in both methodologies and strictly respect the principles, procedures, and methods. Researcher may not fully apply two methodologies, starting a study with one while concluding it with another. Such a decision is risky, causing uncertainty and leading to unreliable findings. However, the integration of these methodologies cannot and should not be a mechanical action. Researcher must clearly determine the object of the research – is it process or change? This will result in a clear and basic methodology of choice, respectively GT or AR. Then, the study will be based on the fundamental principles and steps of the chosen methodology. And the relevant components will be chosen by researcher in data collection and/or analysis of process (-es). GT and AR integration is possible, therefore GT and AR complement each other and their combinations depend of researcher.
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da Costa, Michelli Pereira, and Fernando César Lima Leite. "Factors influencing research data communication on Zika virus: a grounded theory." Journal of Documentation 75, no. 5 (September 9, 2019): 910–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jd-05-2018-0071.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to propose a theoretical model to illustrate factors influencing research data communication on diseases caused by the Zika virus. Design/methodology/approach The grounded theory methodology was adopted. For data collection, interviews were conducted with 13 Brazilian researchers involved with the Zika virus theme. Data analysis was performed using the open, axial and selective coding processes, according to the principles of the grounded theory. Findings Based on data collection and analysis, seven theoretical categories representing intervening factors in Zika virus research data communication were identified. The emerging theory showed the centrality of researchers’ expectations for acknowledgment and reward, influenced by the aspects of research funding and academic culture. Three factors involved in the macro processes of research data communication: data use, data production and data sharing. In the use and production processes, factors related to collaboration figured most strongly. In the production and sharing processes, the factors regarding data processing and the use of research data repositories were more pronounced. Finally, data sharing, and the possibility of reusing data are directly affected by the social context of Zika virus disease as an emerging disease. Originality/value The study presents a theory developed systematically to explain the phenomenon of communication of research data on Zika virus. The theory presents a set of intervening factors of the process of communication of research data and discusses the factors in light of the fundamentals of information science.
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Urcia, Ivan Aldrich. "Comparisons of Adaptations in Grounded Theory and Phenomenology: Selecting the Specific Qualitative Research Methodology." International Journal of Qualitative Methods 20 (January 2021): 160940692110454. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/16094069211045474.
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The most widely used qualitative research methodologies are grounded theory and phenomenology. Both methodologies have expanded over time to several adaptations aligning with different paradigms, complex philosophical assumptions, and varying methodological strategies. Novice researchers either mistakenly mix the strategies of both methodologies or blend specific assumptions of methodologies’ different adaptations. Choosing the appropriate methodology and the specific adaptation in line with research inquiry and congruent with the researchers’ worldview is crucial in undertaking rigorous qualitative study. To date, there is limited literature that compared and contrasted the varying philosophical underpinnings of the two methodologies’ different adaptations. The purpose of this methodological paper is to provide a general overview of the two methodologies’ different adaptations to illustrate how they differ in approach. By immersing into the origins, philosophical assumptions, and utility of the two methodologies’ adaptations, novice researchers will develop a general overview of the foundations that support those specific adaptations. Finally, the considerations in choosing a specific adaptation of a methodology are discussed and applied by underpinning a research question on the care experiences of patients in the Accountable Care Unit. Thus, this methodological paper may assist novice researchers in deciding which specific adaptation of the two methodologies is the appropriate qualitative methodology for their research.
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Ali, Yasmin H. K., Nicola Wright, David Charnock, Helen Henshaw, and Derek Hoare. "Applications of qualitative grounded theory methodology to investigate hearing loss: protocol for a qualitative systematic review." BMJ Open 10, no. 4 (April 2020): e033537. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033537.
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IntroductionHearing loss is a chronic condition affecting 12 million individuals in the UK. People with hearing loss regularly experience difficulties interacting in everyday conversations. These difficulties in communication can result in a person with hearing loss withdrawing from social situations and becoming isolated. While hearing loss research has largely deployed quantitative methods to investigate various aspects of the condition, qualitative research is becoming more widespread. Grounded theory is a specific qualitative methodology that has been used to establish novel theories on the experiences of living with hearing loss.Method and analysisThe aim of this systematic review is to establish how grounded theory has been applied to investigate the psychosocial aspects of hearing loss. Methods are reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocols 2015 checklist. Studies included in this review will have applied grounded theory as an overarching methodology or have grounded theory embedded among other methodologies. Studies included will have adult participants (≥18 years) who are either people with an acquired hearing loss, their family and friends (communication partners), or healthcare practitioners including audiologists, general practitioners, ear, nose and throat specialists and hearing therapists. The quality of application of grounded theory in each study will be assessed using the Guideline for Reporting and Evaluating Grounded Theory Research Studies.Ethics and disseminationAs only secondary data will be used in this systematic review, ethical approval is not required. No other ethical issues are foreseen. This review is registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO). Findings will be disseminated via peer-reviewed publications and at relevant academic conferences. Findings may also be published in relevant professional and third sector newsletters and magazines as appropriate. Data will inform future research and guideline development.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42019134197.
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Yu, Mengye, and Simon M Smith. "Grounded Theory: A Guide for a New Generation of Researchers." International Journal of Doctoral Studies 16 (2021): 553–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/4836.
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Aim/Purpose: Grounded Theory (GT) has grown and developed into several strands making its application all the more problematic, argumentative and remaining potentially as a research methodology to avoid when it comes to doctoral research, early-career research. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to revisit GT as a general approach and present an evolved and more considered step-by-step guide to conduct research using this methodology. A leadership development context is applied in this paper to examine how this methodology could work for a new generation of researchers, i.e., new to doctoral research or an early career researcher. Background: Since its academic inception in the seminal text in 1967 (Glaser & Strauss, 1967), GT has emerged and developed to become a popular choice for researchers contemplating qualitative data approaches amongst a variety of subject backgrounds. However, the divergent development and criticized approaches within GT families can lead researchers to avoid such a research methodology. This can especially be the case within doctoral research or other early-career research. Indeed, a specific/explicit GT guideline or framework to assist doctoral students in conducting GT research does not currently exist. Methodology: There is a general review of GT approaches followed by theoretical development of a framework and an applied doctoral example. Contribution: The three evolved methods in GT research and the developed supporting author-designed three-phase research framework will contribute to two aspects. Firstly, the step-by-step guideline can reduce the sense of confusion within an area where criticisms and conflicting approaches exist. This will hopefully assist the next generation of GT researchers in conducting their research through detailed processes and applications. Secondly, there is arguably a need for more GT applications and evolvements to further enrich the body of knowledge that exists in this area and further support a diversity of subject research. Findings: The authors outline numerous differences and similarities within divergent GT practices. By integrating Glaser’s four core principles and three evolved methods, the authors design a three-phase research framework that presents a transparent step-by-step guide. This framework attempts to mitigate criticisms within GT approaches whilst maintaining clarity, flexibility, depth, and rigour within a study. Recommendations for Practitioners: Three GT evolvements (the two-step literature review method, two-step open-coding method, and two-step theory-constitute method) provides greater clarity within a rigorous author-designed three-phase research framework that demonstrates a transparent step-by-step guide. These techniques can encourage a new generation of GT researcher through confident and structured analytical techniques. Recommendation for Researchers: We hope the presented framework and concise view of GT in action will inspire other doctoral students and new GT researchers to conduct GT research following an evolved GT framework. Impact on Society: The debates and innovations around GT, like in this paper, are needed within a methodological society to keep the area contemporary and constantly evolving. Future Research: The framework presented will need further testing beyond the parameters set out here. We hope future research can adopt the evolved GT techniques and procedures to enforce research quality overall and inspire further GT methodological developments.
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Coakes, Elayne, and Anthony Elliman. "Developing Organisational Stories Through Grounded Theory Data Analysis." International Journal of Sociotechnology and Knowledge Development 3, no. 2 (April 2011): 26–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jskd.2011040103.
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This article provides a concrete example of a technique or tool that may improve intensive case research and understanding, especially when considering explanatory case study research. It is argued that researchers must work hard and be creative to provide robust methodological tools so that their work is accepted in the Information Systems field (in particular), as it is traditionally skeptical about qualitative studies. This paper argues that story-telling grounded in the data through the use of the Grounded Theory methodology and its associated methods provide a way of identifying the causal conditions in any case where the underlying dynamics for any type of organisational change are unknown. Although this research and method of presentation is relevant to the IS field, it has applications in any social science research where it is necessary to present the causal conditions for the phenomena under study.
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Okólska, Katarzyna. "Teoretyczne nasycenie w badaniach wykorzystujących procedury metodologii teorii ugruntowanej – z doświadczeń młodego badacza." Parezja. Czasopismo Forum Młodych Pedagogów przy Komitecie Nauk Pedagogicznych PAN, no. 2(14) (2020): 83–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.15290/parezja.2020.14.07.
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In the area of qualitatively oriented research, the concept of saturation is closely related to the methodology of grounded theory. The methodological procedures include the theoretical saturation of the categories. It is the main criterion which signals the end of collecting the comparative groups (Konecki, 2000). The grounded theory methodology provides clear instructions, but during conduct research, many dilemmas arise in the way of collecting empirical data and their analysis. One of them is the end of the collection of empirical material, which is determined by theoretical saturation. This article is an attempt to present the dilemmas of a young researcher related to theoretical saturation. The reflections will be presented on the basis of an analysis of the scientific literature and a fragment of own research, including doubts related to theoretical saturation in the procedures of the grounded theory methodology.
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Bonfim, Leandro. "Spanning the boundaries of qualitative grounded theory methods: breaking new grounds into the new online era." RAUSP Management Journal 55, no. 4 (June 30, 2020): 491–509. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/rausp-04-2019-0061.
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Purpose This study aims to present a guide for using grounded theory methods for exploring organizational phenomena of the new online era. Design/methodology/approach A reflexive account is adopted on how one can build upon the foundations of traditional offline grounded theory for conducting grounded theorizing with online-based data. Findings Guidelines for conducting grounded theory on online contexts are presented for crafting research questions, gathering online data and using consolidated methods for analyzing online data. This study shows future and present challenges posed by the new online era for grounded theorizing, as well as helpful lessons to be learned from traditional offline grounded theory to mitigate them. Research limitations/implications The implications are helpful for established qualitative organizational scholars that are yet to catch-up in the boundary spanning process of using the digital sources of data in grounded theory. They are equally helpful for newcomers on qualitative grounded theory by guiding them on where and how to start these challenging research endeavors of grounded theorizing in this new online era. Originality/value Scant attention has been given on applications of grounded theory in the new online era. The differences between online and offline settings have not been clearly defined to this date, and neither do guidelines exist for how qualitative grounded theorists can take advantage of online data to build theory about new organizational phenomena emerging in the online era.
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Manuj, Ila, and Terrance L. Pohlen. "A reviewer's guide to the grounded theory methodology in logistics and supply chain management research." International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management 42, no. 8/9 (August 31, 2012): 784–803. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600031211269758.
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Toniolo, Korinzia, Eleonora Masiero, Maurizio Massaro, and Carlo Bagnoli. "A grounded theory study for digital academic entrepreneurship." International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research 26, no. 7 (February 21, 2020): 1567–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijebr-06-2019-0402.
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PurposeThis research aims to investigate how digital academic entrepreneurship (AE) develops, exploring its evolution from a micro to a macro perspective and highlighting the role of intellectual capital along the process. This paper contributes to the Special Issue on digital AE, providing research and practical implications.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts a grounded theory approach which allows exploring the “How” question of digital AE. It focuses on the case of “Strategy Innovation,” the Ca' Foscari University of Venice (Italy) spin-off.FindingsDigital AE develops and regenerates through a virtuous cycle that, while supported by digital technologies, starts from single individuals and their networks, reaches a broader ecosystem, and ends once back to individuals. This study offers insights about the social impact of academic venturing activities and provides practitioners with useful insights for the understanding of academic spin-offs activities and related opportunities.Research limitations/implicationsThis study focuses on the specific research context of “Strategy Innovation,” Ca' Foscari University of Venice (Italy) spin-off. Future research should address in-depth analyses in the exploration of how digital AE emerges and evolves in different contexts and forms.Originality/valueThis study investigates digital AE's development over time, broadly illustrating the phenomenon from a micro to a macro perspective and presenting an explicative and analytical model.
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Upton, Sarah De Los Santos. "The co-conspiring methodology: An invitational approach to action research." Action Research 18, no. 3 (August 21, 2017): 387–403. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1476750317725389.
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Co-conspiring is an approach to action research aimed at decolonizing the research process. This research method is inspired by an ongoing, collaborative research relationship with East Central Ministries, a faith-based non-profit organization based in Albuquerque, New Mexico’s international district. Guided by East Central Ministries’s practices of intention setting/leaving space for what emerges, focusing on feelings, being community minded, and building the conspiring community, the co-conspiring approach to research is emergent and will manifest differently in any given research context. Grounded in the communication theory of invitational rhetoric, co-conspiring emphasizes relationships based in equality and offers possibilities for transformation through a willingness to be changed by the research experience.
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Agarwal, Upasna A., and Arpana Rai. "Exploring bullying among Indian managers: a grounded theory approach." Journal of Asia Business Studies 13, no. 4 (October 7, 2019): 588–611. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jabs-03-2016-0036.
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Purpose This paper aims to explore the phenomenon of workplace bullying – its nature, antecedents, direct and indirect effects – from victim’s perspective. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted grounded theory approach and centered on the participants experiences and interpretations of bullying. A total of 23 self-reported victims formed the sample of our study. Data from interviews were analyzed using the coding procedure of grounded theory methodology. To enhance validity of results, in addition to interviews, creative drawings were used for triangulation. Findings The study reveals some similarities and culturally relevant variation in the sources and outcomes of bullying. The role of culture on bullying is visible. The study also adds to the limited literature on underlying and intervening factors in bullying–outcome relationship. Research limitations/implications The study examined bullying from the victim’s perspective. Perpetrator and bystander’s perspectives would have added interesting insights into the findings. Practical implications Effective identification of, prevention of and intervention in workplace bullying are imperative for individuals and organizations. Rich descriptions from victims on enablers of bullying and how these events have affected their everyday experiences may also boost practitioners’ and policymakers’ willingness to rectify the potential issues leading to bullying in organizations. Originality/value The present study contributes to the workplace bullying research in general and Indian context in particular by examining contextually relevant antecedents, consequences as well as underlying and intervening factors.
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Porter, Seth. "Project management in higher education: a grounded theory case study." Library Management 40, no. 5 (June 10, 2019): 338–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/lm-06-2018-0050.
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Purpose This paper analyzes project and portfolio management within a major research library, while it was undergoing a complete physical renovation and reinvention of programs and services. This is a complex, almost 100-million-dollar undertaking that implemented a project management (PM) methodology known as portfolio management. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the implementation and management of this process and provide a brief overview on project and portfolio management as a discipline. Additionally, it provides strengths and weaknesses as well as recommendations when implementing PM. Design/methodology/approach The analysis uses a qualitative research methodology case study with a theoretical foundation of inductive grounded theory. The case study is based primarily on seven interviews of project managers who are involved with the project. It also uses document analysis to assist in triangulating the findings and provide a contextual overview of a complex process. A number of themes emerged into overall categories and findings. Findings The key takeaways were the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the process. The strengths were improved communication and transparency, improved organization and documentation and formal decision-making process and resource allocation. The weaknesses were the hammer and the nail problem, the tools and paperwork, rigidity and the lack of agility within the process. This study also describes the process in detail and gives recommendations for improving the methods implemented in similar circumstances. Originality/value This paper analyzes strategic management concepts from an empirical grounded theory approach and real-world perspective with key recommendations.
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A Nagel, Daniel, Victoria F Burns, Carla Tilley, and Diane Aubin. "When Novice Researchers Adopt Constructivist Grounded Theory: Navigating Less Travelled Paradigmatic and Methodological Paths in PhD Dissertation Work." International Journal of Doctoral Studies 10 (2015): 365–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/2300.
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Graduate students considering constructivist grounded theory as a qualitative methodological approach may benefit from recognizing the many challenges they could face when embarking in thesis work. These challenges include great diversity in approaches to grounded theory, lack of congruity in how grounded theory methodology is described and understood within the literature, and a dearth of expertise and/or support within academic committees and institutions for both grounded theory and constructivist approaches to qualitative research. In this article, we describe why we selected constructivist grounded theory for our PhD work and the common challenges we encountered. Drawing on the analogy of preparing for a journey, we offer strategies for future graduate students including locating one’s ontological and epistemological worldview, finding grounded theory mentors, and facilitating a methodological fit with academic stakeholders. Our recommendations focus on how to navigate the challenging terrain of conducting a qualitative research project within a predominantly post-positivist landscape.
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Rye, Owen, Krysia Canvin, Suzi Harrison, Charlotte Couldrey, and Clare Churchman. "Making sense of being recalled: a grounded theory." Journal of Forensic Practice 21, no. 1 (January 31, 2019): 27–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jfp-10-2018-0042.
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Purpose A high proportion of forensic mental health service users (FSUs) are recalled to secure hospitals from conditional discharge in the community. The limited research on recall to date has preliminarily identified why FSUs are recalled, but not how they make sense of the process. The purpose of this paper is to develop a conceptual understanding of how FSUs make sense of being recalled to hospital. Design/methodology/approach A constructivist grounded theory approach was used. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 11 FSUs from different levels of forensic service security who had been recalled varying numbers of times across a wide timeframe. Findings A theoretical model was constructed to illustrate the process of how FSUs make sense of being recalled. FSUs appraise being recalled on a continuum from negative to positive, based on their experiences when conditionally discharged and their reflections on the circumstances of being recalled. The nature of their appraisal appears to reciprocally influence their subsequent attitudes towards and their engagement with forensic services. Research limitations/implications The proposed mechanism of how FSUs make sense of being recalled, particularly their dynamic appraisal of it, should now be investigated longitudinally. Future qualitative research could explore forensic service staff perspectives on recall. Practical implications Enhancing the positivity of FSUs’ appraisals about being recalled may improve their attitudes about and engagement with forensic services. Originality/value This is the first research study to construct a theoretical model of recall.
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Murdaugh, Carolyn L. "Nursing Research: THE USE OF GROUNDED THEORY METHODOLOGY TO STUDY THE PROCESS OF LIFE-STYLE CHANGE." Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing 3, no. 2 (February 1989): 56–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00005082-198902000-00007.
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Caro, Denis. "The nexus of transformational leadership of emergency services systems." International Journal of Emergency Services 5, no. 1 (May 3, 2016): 18–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijes-11-2015-0024.
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Purpose – In the face of diverse national and international threats, the purpose of this paper is to explore the transformational leadership challenges in emergency services systems in Canada. These adaptive complex systems respond to critical mass emergencies, disasters and catastrophes. Design/methodology/approach – This qualitative research study uses grounded theory to examine the phenomenology of emergency services leadership from systems perspective. Using the theoretical Wu-Shi-Ren (WSR)-Li systems paradigm, this key informant study of 103 emergency leaders from 81 organizations focusses on the systemic challenges that transformational leaders face in emergency services systems. The response rate was 83.5 percent using a semi-structured and open-ended questionnaire. Findings – This key informant study underscores the competencies for transformational leadership and identifies 12 key leadership challenges in the context of the future evolution of emergency services systems. From the use of a grounded theory methodology, the new theory of transcendental transformational emergency leadership is posited. Research limitations/implications – Qualitative studies such as this key informant study underscores the relevance of the WSR-Li systems paradigm and grounded theory approach in discerning leadership challenges that are specific if not unique to emergency services systems. Practical implications – This study underscores the theoretical and pragmatic implications of the transformational leadership challenges for leadership paradigms, innovation and inter-sectorial collaborative networks and possible future emergency services research. Social implications – This study stresses the importance of addressing leadership challenges of emergency services systems as instrumental in ultimately saving lives, minimizing injuries and assuring complete health and social recovery from the scourges of emergency events nationally and internationally. Originality/value – Qualitative studies of the perspectives of strategic emergency leadership of systemic emergency services systems has not hitherto been done in Canada nor internationally. This key informant study underscores the relevance of the WSR-Li systems paradigm and grounded theory approach in discerning transformational leadership challenges that are specific if not unique to emergency services systems. Moreover, from the use of a grounded theory approach, a new theory of transcendental transformational emergency leadership emerged.