Classic Grounded Theory - Holton, Judith A.

Résumé :
Classic Grounded Theory: Applications With Qualitative and Quantitative Data provides practical how to guidance for doing grounded theory (GT) using the classic approach articulated by Barney Glaser. Authors Judith A. Holton and Isabelle Walsh emphasize the philosophical flexibility of classic GT as a full package approach that can be applied to any study and any type of data where the goal is to discover and generate a conceptually integrated theory. Drawing on the experiences of novice researchers who have participated in GT troubleshooting seminars, the book provides step-by-step guidance on undertaking a research study that stays true to the classic GT practice paradigm.

Biographie:

Judith Holton completed her Masters in Leadership at Royal Roads University, Victoria (Canada) and her PhD in Management Studies at the University of Northampton (UK). During her PhD research, she was closely mentored by Barney Glaser. She has written a number of methodological papers and books about classic grounded theory and was the founding editor of The Grounded Theory Review as a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to classic grounded theory research. She is currently Associate Professor of Management in the Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies at Mount Allison University, Sackville (Canada) where she teaches strategy, leadership and organizational change.

Sommaire:
An Overview of Classic Grounded Theory 1. Situating Grounded Theory on the Research Landscape The Early Development of Grounded Theory Are Glaserian and Straussian GT Reconcilable? The Nature and Power of Classic GT Emergence of the Classic GT Paradigm In Summary Test Your Knowledge Further Reading 2. Discovering New Theory as the End Purpose of Classic Grounded Theory What Is a Theory? The Drive From Substantive to Formal GT Theorizing in Rupture With Existing Literature 3. Foundational Pillars of Classic Grounded Theory Emergence Constant Comparative Analysis Theoretical Sampling Developing Your Stance as a Grounded Theorist 4. Clarifying Common Sources of Confusion in Grounded Theory Emergence Versus Preconception Description Versus Conceptualization Substantive Versus Theoretical Coding Classic Grounded Theory in Practice 5. Finding Your Data Why All Is Data Overlooked Sources of Available Data Collecting Your Own Data Data Collection and Analysis as an Iterative Process 6. Analyzing Your Data Conceptual Analysis as Distinct From Descriptive Analysis Using Constant Comparative Analysis Types and Stages of Coding in Grounded Theory Core Category Emergence The Key Role of Analytic Memoing in GT Analysis The Iterative Nature of Data Analysis in Grounded Theory To Software or Not to Software 7. Shaping the Theory Theoretical Saturation Theoretical Coding Writing and Evaluating Classic Grounded Theory 8. Writing as an Important Part of Doing Classic GT The Process Leading to the Readiness to Write Moment Approaching the Literature in a GT Study Writing GT With Mixed Quantitative and Qualitative Data The First Draft Writing Blocks 9. Writing Classic GT for Publication Doing Versus Writing Writing Classic GT Using Mixed Data Writing Conventions Some Guidelines for Publishing Classic GT in Top Tier Research 10. Evaluating Classic Grounded Theory The Consequences of the Paradigm War Criteria for Evaluating Grounded Theory Conclusion Appendix A: Doing Qualitative Research Does Not Mean You Are Doing Classic GT Appendix B: Classic GT Using Qualitative Data Appendix C: Doing Classic GT Using Mixed Qualitative and Quantitative Data Appendix D: Some Examples of Theoretical Coding Using Mixed Qualitative and Quantitative Data Appendix E: Examples of Diagrams as Precursors of a Theory