Tracing the history of grounded theory methodology: from formation to fragmentation

There are very few articles, which track the history of Grounded Theory (GT) methodology from its tentative conception to its present divisions. This journal article addresses the dearth by tracing the history of GT methodology from its conception in the 1960's, discussing the context of its co...

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Published in:Qualitative report Vol. 19; no. 52; p. 1
Main Authors: Kenny, Meabh, Fourie, Robert
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Fort Lauderdale Nova Southeastern University, Inc 29.12.2014
The Qualitative Report
Subjects:
Analysis
Coding
Debates
Doctoral Programs
Grounded theory
History
Hypotheses
Researchers
Social research
Social Theories
Sociology
Studies
Teaching Methods
Theory
United States
United States > US
San Francisco California
ISSN:1052-0147, 2160-3715
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Summary:There are very few articles, which track the history of Grounded Theory (GT) methodology from its tentative conception to its present divisions. This journal article addresses the dearth by tracing the history of GT methodology from its conception in the 1960's, discussing the context of its composition, character, and contribution. Subsequently, the article follows the maturation of GT which is characterised by a series of contentious and, at times, antagonistic academic debates. The crux of these debates centres on disputes over core tenets of GT and have resulted in three dominant and divergent configurations of the GT methodology: Classic, Straussian, and Constructivist GT. These factions can often create confusion for the researcher wishing to embark on a GT study. However, an examination of the history of the GT methodology sheds light on the logic of these schisms. Keywords: Classic Grounded Theory, Straussian Grounded Theory, Constructivist Grounded Theory, History of Grounded Theory, Development of Grounded Theory, Differences between Grounded Theories, Grounded Theory Methodology, Glaser, Strauss and Corbin, Charmaz
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ISSN:1052-0147
2160-3715