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Selecting a Grounded Theory Approach for Nursing Research

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ID15736513
AuthorsShaminder Singh (0000-0002-5076-0863, University of Calgary, corresponding author), Andrew Estefan (0000-0002-5309-1685, University of Calgary)
Year2018
Volume5
Pages2333393618799571-2333393618799571
Publication date2018-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueGlobal Qualitative Nursing Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2333-3936 • E-ISSN: 2333-3936
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/2333393618799571
PMID30306099
OpenAlexW2895681440
LanguageEN
Citations received27
References cited14

Grounded theory is a commonly used research methodology. There are three primary approaches to grounded theory in nursing research: those espoused by Glaser, Strauss and Corbin, and Charmaz. All three approaches use similar procedures, yet there are important differences among them, which implies that researchers need to make careful choices when using grounded theory. Researchers new to grounded theory need to find the most appropriate approach that fits their research field, topic, and researcher position. In this article, we compare the three grounded theory approaches. Choices of a grounded theory approach will depend on the researcher's understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of all three approaches. Practical aspects of grounded theory approaches should match the information processing styles and analytical abilities of the researcher and the intended use of the theory. We illustrate key aspects of decision making about which method to select by drawing upon the first author's experiences in his doctoral research

Epistemology · Field (mathematics · Grounded theory · Key (lock · Management science · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Computer Science · Mathematics · Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation · Nursing education and management · Qualitative Research Methods and Applications

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