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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Qualitative Research Methodologies

Background:

  • Grounded theory originated from the work of Glaser and Strauss.
  • It was introduced as a systematic approach to theory development in social research.
  • The methodology emerged as a counterpoint to positivist views that questioned the scientific rigor of qualitative research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and define the principles of grounded theory.
  • To provide a framework for qualitative data analysis and theory generation.
  • To address the perceived limitations of qualitative research within a positivist paradigm.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic data collection and analysis.
  • Iterative process of coding, categorizing, and theoretical sampling.
  • Development of emergent theory directly from empirical data.

Main Results:

  • Established grounded theory as a viable qualitative research methodology.
  • Provided a structured approach for generating theory from data.
  • Challenged the notion that qualitative research lacks scientific validity.

Conclusions:

  • Grounded theory offers a robust method for theory discovery in social sciences.
  • The methodology validates interpretation and induction in qualitative research.
  • It remains a foundational approach for developing context-specific theories.