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Grounded Theory (Glaser & Strauss)

Overview

Grounded Theory is a systematic methodology for constructing theory that is grounded in qualitative data. Through iterative cycles of data collection, coding, and comparison, the researcher develops concepts and categories that ultimately form an explanatory theory. The method was originally developed by Glaser and Strauss (1967) and later diverged into Glaserian (emergent) and Straussian (structured) variants.

When to Use

  • Building new theory when existing theories are inadequate or absent
  • Exploring processes, interactions, or experiences in under-studied domains
  • Generating substantive theory tied to a specific context
  • When the research question asks "what is going on here?" rather than testing a hypothesis

When NOT to Use

  • When testing or verifying an existing theory (use deductive methods)
  • When the research question requires measurement of frequency or magnitude
  • When the researcher cannot commit to iterative data collection (theoretical sampling requires flexibility)
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