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Doing Constructivist Grounded Theory Well: A Practical Guide for Hospitalists
Rachel Cane1, Jill Owczarzak2, Jimmy Beck3
1Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
Hospital Pediatrics
|August 10, 2026
Summary
Constructivist grounded theory (CGT) provides a rigorous approach for health research, moving beyond simple coding to generate data-grounded theories. This methodology is ideal for exploring complex social processes in healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative Health Research
- Social Sciences
- Methodology
Background:
- Grounded theory is often misunderstood in health research.
- It is a rigorous methodology, not just a coding technique.
- Constructivist grounded theory (CGT) is well-suited for healthcare research.
Purpose of the Study:
- Explain constructivism as a worldview.
- Outline the CGT approach for grounding research in data.
- Describe developing theory from social processes.
Main Methods:
- Explanation of constructivism.
- Iterative data collection and analysis in CGT.
- Developing explanatory models of social processes.
Main Results:
- CGT grounds researchers and outcomes in data.
- Moves beyond descriptive themes to theory generation.
- Provides practical guidance for CGT studies.
Conclusions:
- CGT offers a robust framework for qualitative health research.
- Addresses common pitfalls in qualitative healthcare studies.
- Facilitates the development of theories on social processes.
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