The Use of a Constructivist Grounded Theory Method - A Good Fit for Social Work Research

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ID2411534
AutoresAnnaley Clarke (0000-0003-1031-7354), Karen Healy (0000-0002-7743-1699), Deborah Lynch (0000-0002-5176-2158), Gerald Featherstone (0009-0008-8904-7185)
Ano2023
Volume22
Data de publicação2023-10-01
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoInternational Journal of Qualitative Methods (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1609-4069 • E-ISSN: 1609-4069
EditoraSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/16094069231186257
OpenAlexW4382721713
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas8
Referências citadas10

This paper explores the application of Constructivist Grounded Theory (C-GT) methodology for social work research. First, it argues that C-GT methodology is well aligned with social work as the two value the individual in the context of their environmental influences. Both also prioritise the importance of respecting and valuing the participant or individual, seeing their perspective as unique and significant. Finally, this research methodology's systematic yet flexible guidelines align with social work ethics, which also focus on the importance of professional integrity. The paper then provides an example of a C-GT PhD study in relation to an area of social work practice, that is, stability in statutory kinship care in Queensland, Australia. The paper details the specific recruitment and sampling of participants, data collection and coding analysis examples from the PhD study. The examples evidence the relevance of C-GT methodology and its application for research in the area of social work practice, specifically statutory kinship care

Context (archaeology · Data collection · Engineering ethics · Grounded theory · Kinship · Political science · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Statutory law · Theoretical sampling · Child Welfare and Adoption · Engineering · Psychology · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work · Social Psychology

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