Grounded Theory Research PDF
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This document provides an overview of grounded theory, a qualitative research method developed by sociologists Glaser and Strauss in the 1960s. It highlights the inductive nature of the approach, emphasizing the development of theory directly from analyzed data. The document also indicates the methodology's applicability to various research areas.
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### 3. Grounded Theory - Developed by sociologists Glaser and Strauss in the 1960s - Contributed to the development of many middle-range nursing theories - Used most frequently to study areas in which little previous research has been conducted and to gain a new viewpoint in familiar areas of resea...
### 3. Grounded Theory - Developed by sociologists Glaser and Strauss in the 1960s - Contributed to the development of many middle-range nursing theories - Used most frequently to study areas in which little previous research has been conducted and to gain a new viewpoint in familiar areas of research - Grounded → the theory developed from the research has its roots in the data → inductive - Participants would all have experienced the process - A systematic and processual approach to collect and analyse data
