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Key research themes
1. How can grounded theory methodologies be adapted and applied across diverse research paradigms including mixed methods and multi-paradigm approaches?
This theme explores the extension of grounded theory (GT) beyond its traditional qualitative boundaries to include mixed qualitative-quantitative datasets, multi-paradigm frameworks, and the integration of GT within diverse disciplines such as information systems and software development. It highlights methodological flexibility in GT's iterative design, theoretical sampling, and coding, emphasizing how embracing both qualitative and quantitative data can enhance theory generation and the empirical relevance of studies. Understanding these adaptations is crucial for researchers seeking to harness GT's full potential across varied research contexts and to navigate challenges related to purist versus pragmatic usage of GT methods.
Key finding: This paper clarifies that classic grounded theory was originally conceived as a general method for theory generation that is not restricted to qualitative data alone. It articulates how data collection and analysis can be... Read more
Key finding: This study extends grounded theory's application to combine qualitative and quantitative research paradigms within a large-scale exploratory information systems study involving 231 Australian organizations. By reviving Glaser... Read more
Key finding: This article identifies common misconceptions hindering the optimal application of GT in information systems (IS) research, such as the myth of the researcher as a 'blank slate' and the misuse of GT as a catch-all qualitative... Read more
2. What are the foundational principles and methodological practices necessary to ensure rigor and quality in grounded theory research?
This theme centers on the core tenets and procedural rigor that underpin quality grounded theory (GT) research across its multiple iterations. It includes emphasis on constant comparative method, theoretical sampling, memo writing, delaying literature review, and criteria for evaluating GT such as fit, workability, relevance, and modifiability. Understanding these principles helps researchers navigate the complexity of GT's systematic data collection and analysis to produce credible, theoretically robust, and empirically grounded explanatory models.
Key finding: The authors articulate that quality grounded theory research hinges on simultaneous data collection and analysis, constant comparison, and emerging theoretical constructs grounded in data. They offer clear criteria—fit,... Read more
Key finding: This article crystallizes the shared core principles of GT despite divergent versions: taking the 'grounded' aspect seriously, contextualizing social processes, engaging iteratively with data, and applying theoretical... Read more
Key finding: By introducing the Ünlü-Qureshi analytic instrument, this paper offers a structured four-step coding process (code, concept, category, theme) that clarifies and operationalizes the intracoding stages of GT. It supports novice... Read more
Key finding: This article offers an empirical example of classical GT applied in a healthcare context, illustrating the practical implementation of key GT principles—including open, selective, and theoretical coding, memo writing, and the... Read more
3. How do different grounded theory approaches compare and what guidance exists for selecting and applying these variants appropriately?
This theme addresses the distinctions among the major GT variants—Glaserian (classical), Straussian (systematic), and constructivist (Charmazian)—with respect to philosophical underpinnings, coding procedures, data analysis stages, and theoretical outputs. It also considers the implications of such differences for novice researchers in terms of methodological fit, research aims, and ontological positioning. Clarifying these variants enables more informed methodological choices and strengthens the theoretical and practical relevance of GT studies.
Key finding: This article provides a comprehensive overview of GT history and main genres, highlighting the philosophical continuum from Glaser’s positivist classical GT to Charmaz’s constructivist approach. It discusses differences in... Read more
Key finding: Focusing on nursing research, this paper compares Glaserian, Straussian, and Charmazian GT variants emphasizing philosophical differences and analytic processes. It elucidates how choice among these approaches depends on... Read more
Key finding: This recent study scrutinizes the three major GT designs—systematic (Straussian), classical (Glaserian), and constructivist (Charmaz)—focusing particularly on systematic design favored in contemporary GT. It delineates shared... Read more
Key finding: This innovative conversational paper captures diverse expert views on GT’s nature—as method, methodology, paradigm, and more—highlighting ongoing debates about its ontological and epistemological status. Contributors... Read more