Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Case Studies
An Approach to Theory Building
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23314929 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Christina Hoon (0000-0002-0254-5579, Leibniz University Hannover, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 522-556 |
| Publication date | 2013-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Organizational Research Methods (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1094-4281 • E-ISSN: 1552-7425 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1094428113484969 |
| OpenAlex | W2323513977 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 68 |
| References cited | 54 |
The purpose of this article is to provide the research design of a meta-synthesis of qualitative case studies. The meta-synthesis aims at building theory out of primary qualitative case studies that have not been planned as part of a unified multisite effect. By drawing on an understanding of research synthesis as the interpretation of qualitative evidence from a postpositivistic perspective, this article proposes eight steps of synthesizing existing qualitative case study findings to build theory. An illustration of the application of this method in the field of dynamic capabilities is provided. After enumerating the options available to meta-synthesis researchers, the potential challenges as well as the prospects of this research design are discussed.
Data science · Epistemology · Field (mathematics) · Interpretation (philosophy) · Knowledge management · Management science · Perspective (graphical) · Programming language · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Artificial Intelligence · Complex Systems and Decision Making · Computer Science · Engineering · Information Systems Theories and Implementation · Innovation and Knowledge Management · Mathematics
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| Unique citing works | 68 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 5,67 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2026 (13) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 67 |