Showing papers on "Grounded theory published in 2020"

Qualitative Data Analysis: Practical Strategies

Abstract: PART ONE: PREPARING THE WAY: LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR ANALYSIS Foundations for Thinking and Working Qualitatively Thinking Qualitatively Thinking Methods (and methodology) Working Qualitatively Working Qualitatively - Using Software Foundations for Working Qualitatively Working Qualitatively: Implications for Analysis Writing About Foundations Exercises Further Reading Designing for Analysis Design-giving Form to Ideas Focusing the Study Designing for Data That Can Be Analysed Planning for Quality and Credibility of Conclusions Putting It All Together Writing About Design Exercises Further reading Managing and Preparing Data for Analysis Before Data Collection Keeping Organised, Available and Usable Data Records Recording and Preparing Data for Analysis The Importance of Context Recording Sample Details for Analysis Checks and Balances for Data Managing Relationships in the Research Team Writing About Data Management Exercises PART TWO: WORKING WITH DATA: A PATHWAY INTO ANALYSIS Read, Reflect and Connect: Initial Explorations of Data Read, and Read Again Write As You Read Purposeful Play-preliminary Explorations of Each Data Source Explore the Storylines Exploring Context Identify Relevant Categories and Concepts Involving Participants in Early Analysis Re-focus, Ready For the Next Phase Writing About Preliminary Analysis Exercises Further reading Codes and Coding: Principles and Practice Using Codes to Work With Data Practical Tools for Coding Methods Decisions in Coding Issues of Validity and Reliability in Coding Managing the Process of Coding A Final Reminder - Codes and Coding in Context Writing About Coding Processes Exercise Further reading Naming, Organizing and Refining Codes What's in a Name? Naming Broad Topic Areas Naming Codes to Capture Substance and Meaning Automating Coding Developing a Coding System Reviewing and Refining Codes and the Coding Structure Writing About Codes Exercise - Generating Codes Further Reading Alternative Approaches to Breaking Open and Connecting Data Building on Cases Themes as an Alternative to Codes? Focus on Interaction - Working With Focus Group Data Focus on Stories and Accounts - Identifying Structure, Interpreting Meaning Focus on Discourse - The Intersubjective Space The Value of Case-based Approaches Writing About Your Use of Case-based, Thematic and Narrative Methods Exercises Further Reading PART THREE: DESCRIBE, COMPARE AND RELATE: MOVING ON FROM CODES AND THEMES Describing, Evolving and Theorizing Concepts Describing Categories and Concepts (or themes) as a Step in Analysis Evolving Concepts with Analytic, Meta- or Pattern Codes Theorising Concepts Writing About Describing and Analysing Concepts Exercises Further Reading Comparative Analyses as a Means of Furthering Analysis Why Compare? The Comparative Process Managing Data to Make Subgroup, Contextual or Case Comparisons Comparing Concepts or Categories Across Groups or Situations Comparing Cases Interpreting Comparative Analyses Writing About Comparisons Exercises Further Reading Relational Analyses Coding and Connecting Working Together Investigating Relational Patterns Cross-case Analyses Identifying Patterns of Association Between Sets of Related Phenomena, Using Coded Data Relating Data to a Theoretical Model Investigating Relationships Between Specific Categories and Concepts Writing About Exploring and Testing Relationships in Data Exercises Further Reading PART FOUR: BRINGING IT TOGETHER - MOVING TOWARD CLIMAX AND CLOSURE If... Then... Is It Because? Developing Explanatory Models and Theories Analytic Progression Explanatory Theory as a Goal of Research Foundations for Explanatory Theory Logic-based Questioning - Finding the Major Premise Puzzle-solving with "Conjectures and Refutations" Case-based Strategies Theoretical Development and Integration in Grounded Theory Visual Tools for Theory-Building Writing About Your Developing Theory Further Reading Developing Coherent Understanding Coherent Understanding? Coherence Through Description Theoretical Coherence Coherence Through Display A Collection of Tips and Tricks for Bringing it Together Writing About Developing Coherence Further Reading Defending and Extending: Issues of Quality and Significance The Issue of Quality Generalisation / Transferability Theoretical Extension Audiences and Representation A Final Reflection Writing About Quality and Significance Exercises Further Reading After-Words

Qualitative Research Methods

Abstract: INTRODUCTION Introduction to the Book Who is This Book For? The Qualitative Research Cycle Structure of the Book Features of this Book The Nature of Qualitative Research What is Qualitative Research? When to Conduct Qualitative Research The Underlying Interpretive Paradigm Qualitative and Quantitative Research Verstehen and Understanding The Emic and Etic Perspective Subjectivity and The Need for Reflexivity Our Approach to Qualitative Research Evaluating quality PART ONE: THE DESIGN CYCLE The Design Cycle Introduction Formulating Qualitative Research Questions Incorporating Literature and Theory Developing a Conceptual Framework Selecting a Fieldwork Approach Evaluating Quality Ethical Issues in Qualitative Research Introduction What is Ethics? Ethics in Qualitative Research Ethical Issues in the Design Cycle Ethical Issues in the Ethnographic Cycle Ethical Issues in the Analytic Cycle Evaluating quality PART TWO: THE ETHNOGRAPHIC CYCLE Participant Recruitment What is Participant Recruitment? Defining and Refining the Study Population How Many to Recruit: The Principle of Saturation Recruitment Goals Strategies for Participant Recruitment Evaluating quality In-Depth Interviews What is an In-Depth Interview? When to Conduct an In-Depth Interview Purpose of an In-Depth Interview The Cyclical Nature of Data Collection Developing an Interview Guide Preparing for Data Collection Reflecting on Subjectivity and Positionality Conducting the Interview Strengths and Limitations Evaluating Quality Focus Group Discussions What is a Focus Group Discussion? When to Conduct Focus Group Discussions The Cyclical Nature of Data Collection Developing the Discussion Guide Preparing for Data Collection Conducting the Focus Group Discussion Post-Discussion Information Strengths and Limitations Evaluating quality Observation What is Observation? When to Conduct Observation What to Observe Types of Observation Preparing and Conduct of Observation Writing an Observation Strengths and Limitations Evaluating Quality PART THREE: THE ANALYTIC CYCLE Data Preparation and Developing Codes Introduction The Nature of Qualitative Data Analysis Our Approach to Analysis Foundations of Grounded Theory Data Preparation Developing Codes Making a Codebook Coding Data Evaluating Quality Textual Data Analysis Introduction Formulating a Project-Specific Plan of Analysis Searching Data The Cyclical Process of Analysis Thick Description Comparison Categorizing and Conceptualizing Theory Development Evaluating Quality Writing Qualitative Research Writing in Qualitative Research Who is the Audience? Structure of Writing Beginning to Write Writing a Methodology Presenting Qualitative Results Evaluating Quality

Computational Grounded Theory: A Methodological Framework

Abstract: This article proposes a three-step methodological framework called computational grounded theory, which combines expert human knowledge and hermeneutic skills with the processing power and pattern ...

A Theories-in-Use Approach to Building Marketing Theory

Abstract: This article’s objective is to inspire and provide guidance on the development of marketing knowledge based on the theories-in-use (TIU) approach. The authors begin with a description of the TIU ap...

Perceptions of artificial intelligence in healthcare: findings from a qualitative survey study among actors in France.

Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI), with its seemingly limitless power, holds the promise to truly revolutionize patient healthcare. However, the discourse carried out in public does not always correlate with the actual impact. Thus, we aimed to obtain both an overview of how French health professionals perceive the arrival of AI in daily practice and the perception of the other actors involved in AI to have an overall understanding of this issue. Forty French stakeholders with diverse backgrounds were interviewed in Paris between October 2017 and June 2018 and their contributions analyzed using the grounded theory method (GTM). The interviews showed that the various actors involved all see AI as a myth to be debunked. However, their views differed. French healthcare professionals, who are strategically placed in the adoption of AI tools, were focused on providing the best and safest care for their patients. Contrary to popular belief, they are not always seeing the use of these tools in their practice. For healthcare industrial partners, AI is a true breakthrough but legal difficulties to access individual health data could hamper its development. Institutional players are aware that they will have to play a significant role concerning the regulation of the use of these tools. From an external point of view, individuals without a conflict of interest have significant concerns about the sustainability of the balance between health, social justice, and freedom. Health researchers specialized in AI have a more pragmatic point of view and hope for a better transition from research to practice. Although some hyperbole has taken over the discourse on AI in healthcare, diverse opinions and points of view have emerged among French stakeholders. The development of AI tools in healthcare will be satisfactory for everyone only by initiating a collaborative effort between all those involved. It is thus time to also consider the opinion of patients and, together, address the remaining questions, such as that of responsibility.

Confused About Theoretical Sampling? Engaging Theoretical Sampling in Diverse Grounded Theory Studies.

Abstract: Theoretical sampling is a key procedure for theory building in the grounded theory method. Confusion about how to employ theoretical sampling in grounded theory can exist among researchers who use ...

Coding Practices and Iterativity: Beyond Templates for Analyzing Qualitative Data:

Abstract: Researchers can expect to perform analytic actions repeatedly; that this iteration is required is a common observation. Yet, how researchers engage in iteration to progress their theorizing is not ...

Pemanfaatan Zoom Meeting untuk Proses Pembelajaran pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19

Abstract: During the COVID-19 pandemic, each university in Jakarta and Depok performs a distance learning system. A widely used application during distance learning is a Zoom Meeting. This research was conducted to know the effectiveness of Zoom Meeting application to students in Jakarta and Depok during COVID-19 Pandemic. This research was a qualitative with grounded theory method. Data collection techniques were conducted with interviews through Google Form and Whatsapp to thirty two university students in Jakarta and Depok. The results of this study, showed that the use of Zoom Meeting application was not very effective for university students in Jakarta and Depok. However, the Zoom Meeting app was better because, in the application of Zoom Meeting communication between individuals was done orally compared to the use of a learning application that conductedwritten communication activities according to education communication theory.

Independent and Interwoven: A Qualitative Exploration of Residents' Experiences With Educational Podcasts.

Abstract: Purpose Educational podcasts are an increasingly popular platform for teaching and learning in health professions education. Yet it remains unclear why residents are drawn to podcasts for educational purposes, how they integrate podcasts into their broader learning experiences, and what challenges they face when using podcasts to learn. Method The authors used a constructivist grounded theory approach to explore residents' motivations and listening behaviors. They conducted 16 semistructured interviews with residents from 2 U.S. and 1 Canadian institution from March 2016 to August 2017. Interviews were recorded and transcribed. The transcripts were analyzed using constant comparison, and themes were identified iteratively, working toward an explanatory framework that illuminated relationships among themes. Results Participants described podcasts as easy to use and engaging, enabling both broad exposure to content and targeted learning. They reported often listening to podcasts while doing other activities, being motivated by an ever-present desire to use their time productively; this practice led to challenges retaining and applying the content they learned from the podcasts to their clinical work. Listening to podcasts also fostered participants' sense of connection to their peers, supervisors, and the larger professional community, yet it created tensions in their local relationships. Conclusions Despite the challenges of distracted, contextually constrained listening and difficulties translating their learning into clinical practice, residents found podcasts to be an accessible and engaging learning platform that offered them broad exposure to core content and personalized learning, concurrently fostering their sense of connection to local and national professional communities.

Moving Beyond Templates: A Bricolage Approach to Conducting Trustworthy Qualitative Research:

Abstract: Although the rising popularity of methodological templates has yielded an increasing interest in qualitative research, we discuss how the misuse of methodological templates can diminish the quality...

What Does Context Have To Do With Anything? A Study of Professional Identity Formation in Physician-Trainees Considered Underrepresented in Medicine.

Abstract: Purpose Research on professional identity formation has largely ignored how race, ethnicity, and the larger sociohistorical context work to shape medical students' professional identity. Researchers investigated how physician-trainees considered underrepresented in medicine (URM) negotiate their professional identity within the larger sociohistorical context that casts them in a negative light. Method In this qualitative study, 14 black/African American medical students were recruited from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and Emory University College of Medicine between September 2018 and April 2019. Using constructive grounded theory and Swann's model of identity negotiation, the authors analyzed interview data for how students negotiate their racial and professional identities within medical education. Results The results indicated that URM students were aware of the negative stereotypes ascribed to black individuals and the potential for the medical community to view them negatively. In response, students employed identity cues and strategies to bring the community's perceptions in line with how they perceived themselves-black and a physician. Specifically, students actively worked to integrate their racial and professional identities by "giving back" to the African American community. Community-initiated mentoring from non-URM physicians helped to reify students' hope that they could have a racialized professional identity. Conclusions Race, ethnicity, and the larger sociohistorical context is often overlooked in professional identity formation research, and this omission has resulted in an underappreciation of the challenges URM physicians' experience as they develop a professional identity. Within the context of this study, findings demonstrated that black/African American physicians negotiated the formation of professional identity within a challenging sociohistorical context, which should be given greater consideration in related research.

Between Subjectivity and Imposition: Power Dynamics in Data Annotation for Computer Vision

Abstract: The interpretation of data is fundamental to machine learning. This paper investigates practices of image data annotation as performed in industrial contexts. We define data annotation as a sense-making practice, where annotators assign meaning to data through the use of labels. Previous human-centered investigations have largely focused on annotators? subjectivity as a major cause of biased labels. We propose a wider view on this issue: guided by constructivist grounded theory, we conducted several weeks of fieldwork at two annotation companies. We analyzed which structures, power relations, and naturalized impositions shape the interpretation of data. Our results show that the work of annotators is profoundly informed by the interests, values, and priorities of other actors above their station. Arbitrary classifications are vertically imposed on annotators, and through them, on data. This imposition is largely naturalized. Assigning meaning to data is often presented as a technical matter. This paper shows it is, in fact, an exercise of power with multiple implications for individuals and society.

Omnichannel fashion retailing: examining the customer decision-making journey

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the customer decision-making journey of high involvement female fashion consumers in the context of omnichannel fashion retailing. Design/methodology/approach – The research is qualitative in nature, using a multi-method approach consisting of focus groups, semi-structured interviews, online diaries and follow-up interviews, with grounded theory applied to analyse the data. Findings – The results of the study include a framework to outline the stages of the omnichannel customer decision-making journey for young high involvement female fashion consumers. The findings also reveal that an omnichannel decision-making journey is the one that predicated on risk and that consumers employ specific strategies to avoid such risks. Research limitations/implications – Due to the nature of this research, the sample size is limited and may not be generalised. Data collection was confined to Manchester, UK. Practical implications – Customer journey mapping enables practitioners to view the entire shopping experience through the eyes of the customer and enables retailers’ fault-find issues within the customer and brand experience. Originality/value – The paper advances knowledge about fashion and consumer behaviour. The customer decision journey framework maps the emotional experiences, devices and channels encountered by high involvement fashion consumers across each stage of the omnichannel journey.

Migration, Aging, and Digital Kinning: The Role of Distant Care Support Networks in Experiences of Aging Well.

Abstract: Background and objectives High rates of migration contribute to the dispersal of support networks across distance. For older adults reliant on informal care, this creates a high risk of increased social isolation. In this article, we highlight the role of communication technologies in maintaining support networks and identities across distance. Building on transnational family research and on anthropological notions of "kinning," we propose that processes of distant support can be better understood through the new concept of "digital kinning." Research design and methods A qualitative project conducted in Australia (2016-2019) with over 150 older migrants (55+) born in nine countries comprising ethnographic interviews and observations. Analysis comprised the inductive approach of ethnographic qualitative research and theory building from cases, drawn from grounded theory traditions. Select ethnographic cases illustrate the key dimensions and benefits of "digital kinning" for older migrants. Results Digital kinning practices support the access of older migrants to (i) essential sources of social connection and support, (ii) maintenance of cultural identity, and (iii) protection of social identity, including across distance. Their effectiveness is reliant on access to affordable and reliable digital communication tools. Discussion and implications Although essential to the well-being of older migrants, distant support networks and the digital kinning practices that sustain them receive little attention from policy makers and health practitioners. Organizations concerned with the care of older people must improve awareness of distant support networks by supporting practices of "digital kinning," ranging from including distant kin in health care plans to prioritizing digital inclusion initiatives.

Integrating a Machine Learning System Into Clinical Workflows: Qualitative Study

Abstract: Background: Machine learning models have the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy and management of acute conditions. Despite growing efforts to evaluate and validate such models, little is known about how to best translate and implement these products as part of routine clinical care. Objective: This study aims to explore the factors influencing the integration of a machine learning sepsis early warning system (Sepsis Watch) into clinical workflows. Methods: We conducted semistructured interviews with 15 frontline emergency department physicians and rapid response team nurses who participated in the Sepsis Watch quality improvement initiative. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed. We used a modified grounded theory approach to identify key themes and analyze qualitative data. Results: A total of 3 dominant themes emerged: perceived utility and trust, implementation of Sepsis Watch processes, and workforce considerations. Participants described their unfamiliarity with machine learning models. As a result, clinician trust was influenced by the perceived accuracy and utility of the model from personal program experience. Implementation of Sepsis Watch was facilitated by the easy-to-use tablet application and communication strategies that were developed by nurses to share model outputs with physicians. Barriers included the flow of information among clinicians and gaps in knowledge about the model itself and broader workflow processes. Conclusions: This study generated insights into how frontline clinicians perceived machine learning models and the barriers to integrating them into clinical workflows. These findings can inform future efforts to implement machine learning interventions in real-world settings and maximize the adoption of these interventions.

Uloga slobodnog vremena i društvenih mreža u samoprocjeni kvalitete života učenika višeg sekundarnog obrazovanja

Abstract: The title of this thesis contains terms whose importance and complexity necessitated their critical interpretation and analysis of their theoretical sources. This has been accompanied by an empirical study. Leisure time is not a homogenous behavioural category and there is little consistency in its categorization and definition (Godbey, 2003; Previsic, 2000). However, despite the lack of precision in these numerous definitions, they all concur that the term ‘leisure time’ indicates the time that remains after all obligations have been completed, and that there are various options for spending that time and various influences affecting how it is spent. During our leisure time we engage in activities that we choose ourselves, which are optional, and exclude time spent in school, time spent doing household chores and time spent at work (Byrne, Nixon, Mayock and Whyte, 2006; Previsic, 2000). The features of leisure time and characteristics of adolescents imply their manifold mutual interactions, and for this reason leisure time as an everyday phenomenon is often examined through its correlation with adolescents (Ilisin, 2007). The importance of leisure time for the development of children and adolescents is becoming increasingly evident due to the possibilities for socialization and interactions offered by leisure-time activities. More than any other age group, young people are susceptible to trends (Roberts, 1997), and thus they rapidly accepted the Internet and online social networks and integrated them into all segments of their lives, which also implies the majority of their leisure time. This modernday phenomenon has changed the mode of communication within all factors of socialization, and the entire culture of leisure activities (Tapscott, 2008). The quality of life of adolescent population is a very complex phenomenon, which can be analysed from various points of view. It consists of numerous and diverse specific features that pertain to various fields of life. The quality of life is determined by certain external factors (economical, physical, environmental, safety-related), the community’s social organization, affiliation with a social group, and a number of other circumstances (Bouillet, 2006). Current research into the quality of life encompasses a wide range of disciplines, such as psychology, sociology, economics, politics, marketing, physical planning and medical sciences, but there is still no consensus regarding its precise pedagogical definition. Research into adolescents’ leisure time and their quality of life carried out to date has demonstrated that leisure time has crucial importance for the development of young people, who construct their own identities (Larsen, McGraw and Cacioppo, 2001) and their own life styles (Caldwell, Baldwin, Walls and Smith, 2004) in their leisure time, sometimes going beyond the boundaries of conventional society. From this it follows that leisure time is vital to the quality of life (Iso-Ahola, 1980). With a view to the fact that quality of life of adolescents correlates directly to the way in which they spend their leisure time (Perasovic and Bartoluci, 2008; Wang and Kao, 2006), and that the Internet and social networks have become a dominant activity in adolescents’ leisure time, the aim of the thesis was to explore the relationship between their leisure-time activities and opinions on social networks, as well as their self-assessment of the quality of their lives. The first part of the thesis presents some basic features of the age group of higher secondary-school students who are in the developmental stage of adolescence. The main features of early, middle and late adolescence are pointed out, as well as the nature of their interrelations. Today’s adolescents are often described as Generation Z (Hamill, 2005); the main characteristics of this generation are presented in this chapter, which relies on knowledge from the fields of developmental psychology, psychology of adolescence and generational theory. The second part of the thesis discusses the phenomenon of leisure time from the standpoint of sociological and pedagogical analyses, in historical and social contexts. It presents a number of definitions of leisure time, its character and functions. Particular emphasis is placed on adolescents’ leisure time and various factors that influence the way they spend it. The relationship between modern technologies and adolescents’ leisure time is analysed, together as are the changes in the manner in which adolescents spend their leisure time under the influence of digital technologies, the Internet and social networks. The third chapter deals with the social network paradigm. It describes the emergence of the Internet – today’s most popular medium thanks to its interactive nature and digital background. Background information on the creation of social networks, their evolution and pertinent characteristics is provided. The methods for accessing and use of social networks are described, with particular emphasis on the ways and reasons social networks are used by higher secondary-school students. The chapter also presents recent research on the influence of social networks on adolescents’ behaviour. This section relies on media theory, media criticism and media pedagogy. The fourth chapter consists of an overview of the historical evolution of the quality of life and various ways in which it has been defined. It discusses various theories and models, indicators and possible measures of the quality of life. Particular attention is dedicated to adolescents’ quality of life, and the relationship between their leisure time and the quality of their lives. The fifth chapter is the empirical component. The goal of the study was to examine and explain the features and predictive role of leisure time and social networks in the self-assessment of the quality of life by higher secondary-school students. The initial assumptions were that the demographic characteristics of the respondents and their leisure-time activities are statistically significant predictors of the students' quality of life, that there is no statistically significant difference in the self-assessment of the quality of life based on gender, domicile and the type of school students attend, and that there is no difference in the frequency of use of social networks based on the students' gender. The study was conducted on a sample of students specializing in various subjects (N = 594), who live in both urban and rural communities of Zagreb and its surroundings. Of this sample, 23 students were interviewed. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and grounded theory, and also using suitable instruments which, besides demographic data, included Leisure Time Scale of Activity, Scale of Opinions on Social Networks and Quality of Life Scale. The data obtained by the survey were entered in an SPSS file. All types of statistical analyses were conducted using this SPSS file, while the data obtained from the interviews were analysed using the grounded-theory method (Glaser and Strauss, 1967; Strauss and Corbin, 1998). After presentation of the results, the discussion focuses on significant data and their comparison to results of prior studies. It has been shown that there is a positive and statistically significant correlation between the self-assessment of quality of life, age, gender, leisure-time activities and opinions on social networks. Leisure-time activities have the strongest impact on the quality of life. Gender is also a statistically significant predictor of the students’ quality of life. Their social-networks attitude has not proven to be a statistically significant variable in the quantitative component of the study, but participants in the qualitative component of the study were of the opinion social networks had a considerable impact on the quality of life. There is also a statistically significant correlation between gender and time spent daily on social networks. The final chapter brings the conclusion in which the most important findings are cited and the scientific relevance of this research is underscored. The main conclusion is that selfassessment of the quality of life of higher secondary-school students is determined by their satisfaction with their leisure-time activities and their use of social networks as one of the elements of leisure time. The research results will contribute to a theoretical (re)definition of the quality of life as a complex category determined by objective and subjective circumstances in which students live and activities they engage in.

Real world Scrum a Grounded Theory of variations in practice

Abstract: Scrum, the most popular agile method and project management framework, is widely reported to be used, adapted, misused, and abused in practice. However, not much is known about how Scrum actually works in practice, and critically, where, when, how and why it diverges from Scrum by the book. Through a Grounded Theory study involving semi-structured interviews of 45 participants from 30 companies and observations of five teams, we present our findings on how Scrum works in practice as compared to how it is presented in its formative books. We identify significant variations in these practices such as work breakdown, estimation, prioritization, assignment, the associated roles and artefacts, and discuss the underlying rationales driving the variations. Critically, we claim that not all variations are process misuse/abuse and propose a nuanced classification approach to understanding variations as standard, necessary, contextual, and clear deviations for successful use and adaptation of Scrum by the book in practice.

A grounded theory analysis of the experiences of carers for people living with dementia from three BAME communities: Balancing the need for support against fears of being diminished:

Abstract: An estimated 25,000 people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic (BAME) origins live with dementia in UK - a number which is expected to increase seven-fold by 2051 People from many BAME communities experience dementia in a markedly different way to their white British counterparts For instance diagnosis is more likely to occur at an advanced stage of the illness, while there is a lower take-up of mainstream dementia services This research study focused on the experiences of care-givers for family and friends living with dementia from South Asian, African-Caribbean and Chinese communities in Bristol Data was collected through interviews with twenty-seven participants and eight focus groups attended by 76 participants Additionally, interviews were carried out with 16 paid staff and volunteers working for Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations (VCSOs) that provided services for older people from these three communities As concepts emerged during data analysis, so these were checked with each community The grounded theory, “fear of diminishment” was present across all communities: participants both needed and wanted support, but they were reluctant to accept this if it came at the cost of being diminished as a person To resolve this dilemma, informants turned to BAME-led VCSOs, which provided ongoing support and advocated on behalf of their members However, the services provided by these VCSOs varied and reflected differences in the ways in which communities enacted the theory Given the increasing importance of cultural diversity within dementia care, this study has important implications for communities across the UK and elsewhere, and points towards the need for sustainable and equitable resourcing of dementia care within BAME-led VCSOs

Rapid Relationality: How Peripheral Experts Build a Foundation for Influence with Line Managers:

Abstract: This paper develops grounded theory to understand how and when experts in lower-power peripheral roles can develop influential relationships with higher-power line managers in core functions to reg...

Development of an evidence-based practice framework to guide decision making support for people with cognitive impairment due to acquired brain injury or intellectual disability

Abstract: Purpose: At least 5% of people in Australia and the USA have cognitive impairment and require support for decision-making. This paper details a research program whereby an evidence-based Support for Decision Making Practice Framework has been developed for those who support people with cognitive disabilities to make their own decisions across life domains.Methods: The La Trobe framework was derived from a research program modeled on the Medical Research Council four-phase approach to development and evaluation of complex interventions. We completed phase one (development) by: (1) systematically reviewing peer-reviewed literature; and (2) undertaking qualitative exploration of the experience of support for decision-making from the perspectives of people with cognitive disabilities and their supporters through seven grounded theory studies. Results of phase two (feasibility and piloting) involving direct support workers and health professionals supported phase three (evaluation) and four (implementation), currently underway.Results: The framework outlines the steps, principles, and strategies involved in support for decision-making. It focuses on understanding the will and preferences of people with cognitive disabilities and guides those who provide support including families, support workers, guardians, and health professionals.Conclusions: This framework applies across diverse contemporary contexts and is the first evidence-based guide to support for decision-making.Implications for RehabilitationSupport for decision-making is essential to maximise the participation of people with cognitive disability in decisions about their lives.Research has shown that support for decision making is a complex multifaceted process comprising multiple overlapping steps, delivered through individually tailored strategies and informed by practice principles.The La Trobe practice framework provides an evidence-based guide for engaging in effective support for decision-making with people with cognitive disability.

Crisis and disaster management in the light of the Islamic approach: COVID-19 pandemic crisis as a model (a qualitative study using the grounded theory).

Abstract: The current study sought to generate a theory from the data on crisis management in Islam, and also aimed to identify the strategies used by leaders in the crisis management process. The grounded theory approach was applied, which is one of the qualitative designs. The content of the verses of the Noble Qur'an and the hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad that dealt with the issue of crises were analyzed. The results of the qualitative analysis of the verses of the Qur'an and the hadiths of the Prophet's noble Sunnah have resulted in four concepts that constitute a broad conceptual theory of crisis management according to the Islamic approach. These concepts are: Crisis management strategies in Islam, the stages of crisis management, the characteristics of a leader who manages crises, and the roles of a leader during the crisis management process. A number of assumptions have been made of this generated theory about Islamic crisis management model. In light of the results of this study, recommendations were formulated that indicate the necessity of training leaders in the Islamic approach to crisis management, its strategies and its scientific steps in crisis management. These results have wide applications in the field of training leaders, and also recommend future studies to verify the assumptions of the theory that emerged from the data in this study on crisis management in Islam (COVID-19 pandemic crisis as a model).

A grounded theory of parents' attendance, participation and engagement in children's developmental rehabilitation services: Part 2. The journey to child health and happiness.

Abstract: Purpose: Parents’ attendance, participation and engagement are thought to be critical components of children’s rehabilitation services; however, these elements of therapy are typically under-invest...

Understanding the Psychology Behind Panic Buying: A Grounded Theory Approach

Abstract: A psychological phenomenon that has triggered panic buying by the rapid spread of emergent epidemic is worthy of consideration. Population across cultures and national boundaries has raided shops a...

Toward understanding the complexity of the COVID-19 crisis: a grounded theory approach

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the complexity of the COVID-19 crisis by using the grounded theory approach It is a new approach based on a data set constituted from published papers, reports delivered by official organizations or research institutes, working papers, and public information in media Each of these documents presents data, information, knowledge, and ideas, usually from a single perspective The present research uses the method of grounded theory and constructs an integrated model of analysis that explores the complexity of the global crisis induced by COVID-19 For the present research, the data were extracted from published papers focused on different aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic induced economic crisis That means a meta-analysis of the initial quantitative data but performed from a semantic perspective The findings show that COVID-19 induced economic crisis is a complex phenomenon that is influenced directly and indirectly by the health system crisis, governmental policies, and behavior of people The integrated model we got can be used as a tool in a further investigation for a deeper understanding of the complexity of COVID-19 The originality of this paper comes from creating a meta-analysis with the grounded theory of different aspects investigated in a series of papers and constructing a dynamic model capable of approaching the complexity of this Black Swan phenomenon

Factors Influencing the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Organizations – From an Employee’s Perspective

Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to take over the world in the next decade. Our current innovations and inventions are gearing up to clear the path for this to happen. While folks are excited and curious about this shift, it remains unclear how organizations and their employees feel about it. The goal of this research is to understand the factors that influence the adoption of AI techniques and technologies in organizations from an employee's perspective. To achieve this goal, the authors make use of grounded theory and semi-structured interviews. Discovering the positive or negative emergent factors that affect the adoption of AI in an organization can help the executives of the organization make design-specific policies for its implementation. Conducting this research from an employee's perspective is crucial since the employees are the ones that use AI techniques and technologies to meet their job responsibilities.