Grounded theory
Date
2015-04-29
Authors
Harris, Tina
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN
0029-6570
Volume Title
Publisher
Nursing Standard
Peer reviewed
Yes
Abstract
Grounded theory is a popular research approach in health care and the social sciences. This article provides a description of grounded theory methodology and its key components, using examples from published studies to demonstrate practical application. It aims to demystify grounded theory for novice nurse researchers, by explaining what it is, when to use it, why they would want to use it and how to use it. It should enable nurse researchers to decide if grounded theory is an appropriate approach for their research, and to determine the quality of any grounded theory research they read.
Description
Keywords
Grounded theory, medical care, Management, Nursing, Analysis, Research, United Kingdom, Usage, Qualitative research, Antibiotics, Field study, Midwifery, Clinical medicine, Decision making, Behvaiour, Researchers, Research methodology, Theory, Hypotheses
Citation
Harris, T. (2015) Grounded Theory. Nursing Standard. 29 (35) pp. 37-43
Research Institute
Centre for Reproduction Research (CRR)