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The terms grounded theory, model & conceptual framework are often used interchangeably, but have important differences. Find out more in the latest post of The Grounded Theorist: thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2025/04/23/a...

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Team-based grounded theory studies focus on successful collaboration & adding conceptual depth to the range of possible explanations of the phenomena being explored. Find out how in the latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com?p=1204

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Advanced coding can draw on external data sources such as book & journal articles, but their use differs during advanced coding than during theoretical integration. Find out how in the latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2025/03/26/a...

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An often talked about but rarely defined aspect of grounded theory studies, what is explanatory power? At The Grounded Theorist I breakdown the concepts inherent in the term explanatory power, explain what it is, & when & how it is achieved: thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2025/02/26/e...

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Most grounded theories are substantive grounded theories, their difference with formal grounded theories being one of scope. Find out more in the latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2025/02/12/s...

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Want an overview of the different approaches to grounded theory? Read the latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2025/01/29/h...

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Melanie Birks and Jane Mills are excited to announce the launch of Grounded Theory Academy - a comprehensive resource hub for those using Grounded Theory research methodology. Explore the site now at:
groundedtheory.academy
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We're so excited to launch this excellent site that will serve as a repository for all our educational offerings, along with some great new resources! Join us at: groundedtheory.academy
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Views on using CAQDAS (computer aided qualitiatve data analysis software) in grounded theory studies are mixed. For an overview of the differing perspectives read the latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2025/01/15/u...

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Thank you to everyone who's supported @groundedtheory.bsky.social in the past year.

As I plan next year's blog posts, I welcome suggestions about the questions you have about grounded theory. Who knows, it may make it onto the blog in 2025!

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Journeying towards Grounded Theory (with Dr Hilary Engward) Grounded Theory Unbound · Episode

‼️New Episode Alert ‼️ The Grounded Theory Unbound podcast has just released a new episode with @happeehil.bsky.social. Happy listening!

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Quality is important in assuring both that a grounded theory study is well conducted and that the outcomes are credible. Approaches differ across versions of grounded theory. Find out how in the latest post of The Grounded Theorist at thegroundedtheorist.wordpress.com/2024/12/11/m...

I’m intrigued. Most people I know who used (C)GT are working in health, sports or education. Was your (C)GT in history?

@groundedtheory.bsky.social Well I never! An account for (C)GT. I've not only used CGT (methods) for my thesis, I've also been ranting for years about what (C)GT is not: if I read one more time that someone "uses (C)GT" and is "inductive" without knowing what it is/its development, I will scream.

Light reading for a Sunday....
The joys of Grounded theory and coding frameworks.

Agreed! While thankful for Glaser & Strauss in 1967 developing GT as a counter to the quantitative emphasis, there have been such issues with original Grounded Theory and its quasi positivist assumptions 'to make it palatable'. Thank goodness for Constructivist GT and Charmaz

The ARU Grounded Theory Network is continuing it's PGR/ECR workshop series. Next session is on 18 Dec 13:00 GMT and will focus on variations of grounded theory.
Registration here:
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Reading an article where the research was done is pretty cool. 😎 Not enough publications on how #qualitative methods are enacted via the use of digital tools so this is a great read if you’re interested in Grounded Theory and the use of #CAQDAS
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This form of grounded theory involves triple reasoning - inductive, deductive and abductive. It aligns quite well to Charmaz’s constructivist grounded theory, but involves explicitly returning to the literature to inform codes and themes.

I’m working on a grounded theory project, so I feel your pain!