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Grounded Theory methodological aspects in Brazilian nursing thesis
Nara Marilene Oliveira Girardon-Perlini1, Bruna Sodré Simon1, Maria Ribeiro Lacerda2
1Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|August 14, 2020
Summary
Grounded Theory application in Brazilian nursing theses shows strengths in basic concepts but weaknesses in methodological operationalization. Further studies are needed to clarify its use in nursing research.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research Methodology
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Grounded Theory (GT) is a qualitative research methodology.
- Its application in Brazilian nursing theses requires analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the methodological application of Grounded Theory in Brazilian nursing theses.
- To identify strengths and weaknesses in its implementation.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative, descriptive study.
- Theses from the CAPES Catalog (2013-2017) using "Teoria Fundamentada nos Dados" or "Grounded Theory" were analyzed.
- Data analysis focused on Grounded Theory methodological assumptions.
Main Results:
- Strengths include adherence to basic Grounded Theory concepts and integration with theoretical frameworks.
- Weaknesses involve inconsistent operationalization of stages and naming of constructs.
- Methodological consistency of Grounded Theory enhances rigor and reliability.
Conclusions:
- Grounded Theory offers rigor and reliability in nursing research and theory generation.
- Discrepancies in operationalization necessitate further theoretical-conceptual studies for clearer application in nursing.
- Clarifying methodological discrepancies is crucial for effective Grounded Theory use in nursing research.
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