Grounded Theory Methodology : Positivism, Hermeneutics, and Pragmatism
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The Glaserian grounded theory methodology contains elements of positivism, hermeneutics, and pragmatism as mentioned in this paper, and it can be seen as a combination of the three perspectives.Abstract:
Glaserian grounded theory methodology, which has been widely adopted as a scientific methodology in recent decades, has been variously characterised as “hermeneutic” and “positivist.” This commentary therefore takes a different approach to characterising grounded theory by undertaking a comprehensive analysis of: (a) the philosophical paradigms of positivism, hermeneutics, and pragmatism; and (b) the general philosophical questions of the aims of science and the issue of choosing a scientific methodology. The commentary then seeks to position grounded theory methodology in terms of these philosophical perspectives. The study concludes that grounded theory methodology contains elements of positivism, hermeneutics, and pragmatism. In coming to this conclusion, the study clarifies the degree to which these three perspectives are found within Glaserian grounded theory methodology. Key Words: Grounded Theory, Positivism, Hermeneutics, Pragmatism.read more
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Discovery of Grounded Theory: Strategies for Qualitative Research
TL;DR: The Discovery of Grounded Theory as mentioned in this paper is a book about the discovery of grounded theories from data, both substantive and formal, which is a major task confronting sociologists and is understandable to both experts and laymen.
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The Discovery of Grounded Theory: Strategies for Qualitative Research.
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Constructing grounded theory : a practical guide through qualitative analysis
TL;DR: K Kathy Charmaz's excellent and practical guide to grounded theory in nursing and how to do qualitative research in nursing is welcomed.
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Constructing grounded theory : A practical guide through qualitative analysis
TL;DR: Charmaz as mentioned in this paper presented a practical guide through qualitative analysis to construct grounded theory, using qualitative analysis, and showed that qualitative analysis can be used to understand grounded theory in a practical way.