Using Grounded Theory
Using Grounded Theory
How to develop theory for managed change
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About this book
People using the grounded theory research method tend to want to understand what is happening in an area or going on for a group of people. Many seek to provide practical recommendations for targeted and impactful change. Popular with interpretivist, critical realist and post-positivist researchers, the method enables solo researchers to develop theories that matter in diverse fields such as psychology, healthcare, business, management and leadership, education, sociology and more.
This book offers practical guidance on generating grounded theory using qualitative data. Drawing on her experience mentoring novice grounded theorists from various disciplines worldwide, Helen guides you through this systematic and rigorous approach to collecting and analysing data, including constructivist, co-constructed data. The book is enriched by over 50 images and the many examples of Helen’s mentees and peers who share their strategies for addressing common challenges of theory development.
This book will be valuable for post-graduate researchers, supervisors, professors, lecturers, and professionals in qualitative research, and those commissioning qualitative research, such as policy makers and those in leadership roles.
Helen Scott researches for global, national and local organisations. She is a respected grounded theorist, supports researchers through her website Grounded Theory Online and is a founding member of the International Association of Grounded Theorists.
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. We suggest you read this book in a relaxed way for an introduction to the ideas underpinning grounded theory. Bear in mind that the way that Glaser uses some of the terms changes over the next 50 years as he develops his explication of the method. I notice there is now also a Kindle version
.Next we recommend that you read Doing Grounded Theory: Issues & Discussion (USA link
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more intentionally. Relate what you read to your study and read and re-read relevant chapters as you progress your study. Keep it close: it has the potential to become your 'constant companion' for the duration!Once you have started coding try Theoretical Sensitivity: Advances in the Methodology of Grounded Theory (USA link
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. This book is really useful and whilst written before 'Doing GT', we suggest that it is best read after reading 'Doing GT', when you are more familiar with the method and more comfortable with the nomenclature (not jargon : )Theoretical codes bring light and shape to your theory. They are introduced in 'Theoretical Sensitivity' but this book The Grounded Theory Perspective III: Theoretical Coding (USA link
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is the key to unlocking your understanding of how to recognise the theoretical code(s) that best organise your substantive codes. (Be reassured that it will all make sense by the time you've finished your study; GT is an experiential method - you have to do it, to understand it! And of course, we are here to help along the way).
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