Grounded Theory Research

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Definition of Grounded Theory

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A systematic qualitative procedure to generate theory from data.

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Purpose of Grounded Theory

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To explain processes, actions, or interactions.

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Key Characteristics

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Process approach, theoretical sampling, constant comparative analysis.

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Types of Grounded Theory Designs

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Systematic, emerging, constructivist.

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Systematic Design

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Rigorous procedures, predetermined categories.

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Emerging Design

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Flexibility, theory emerges from data.

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Constructivist Design

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Focus on participant meanings and researcher values.

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Grounded Theory Development

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Developed by Glaser and Strauss in the 1960s.

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When to Use Grounded Theory

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When existing theories do not address the research problem.

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Grounded Theory Process

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Data collection, coding, theory generation.