A grounded theory study of educational psychologists mental health casework in schools. The purpose of this grounded theory study was to explore the process of college mens gender identity development. The main instrument for the primary research was indepth, interviewing. This thesis also provides recommendations to service developers and educational researchers. Glaser and straus 1967 created this methodology where theory could. Constructivist grounded theory methods were utilised in the conduct of the study. Within the context of my doctoral thesis and in order to address this.
Guiding the use of grounded theory in doctoral studies an. The constant comparative method employed in grounded data. Constructivist grounded theory charmaz by adopting a constructivist grounded theory approach, the researcher can move grounded theory methods further into the realm of interpretive social science consistent with a blumarian 1969 emphasis on meaning, without assuming the existence of a unidimensional external reality charmaz 2000. Grounded theory aims to formulate, test and reformulate prepositions until a theory is developed. Purpose new phd researchers sometimes face challenges when attempting to follow grounded theory principles to conduct their studies. A grounded theory study of young peoples interactions with healthcare professionals jason vickers school of nursing, midwifery and social work college of health and social care university of salford, salford, uk. The use of grounded theory in phd research in knowledge. Dr hilary engward grounded theory thesis methodology exemplar the purpose. Changes in corporate sustainability aalborg universitet. In summary, even though the grounded theory approach to qualitative research is apparent through its being widely cited, the scope of work.
When novice researchers adopt constructivist grounded. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of doctor of philosophy, february 2016. Discussions on the strengths and limitations of grounded theory, as well as evaluation aspects, are found in the last part of this paper. Telleslangdon university of western ontario supervisor dr. A grounded theory analysis of hospitalbased chinese midwives professional identity construction. This approach refers to theory that is grounded in or developed inductively from a set of data grounded theory works in opposite way to traditional research and. The study drew on constructivist grounded theory charmaz, 2006 undertaking thirtyfive indepth qualitative interviews fifteen people living with epilepsy, and twenty people living with type 1 diabetes recruited from patient support groups and clinical nurse specialist. The aims of the study were to explore the role of disclosure in the management of a longterm health condition. Grounded theory offers many benefits to research in information systems as it is suitable for the investigation of.
I could not have imagined having better advisors as, without their support, it would not have been possible to produce this research. Six retired and four practising restaurant owners and a connoisseur of the business were interviewed in one to threehour indepth interviews that were digitally recorded. A grounded theory study of nurse academics role modelling. A sample of 29 participants was recruited permitting the formulation of a substantive theory regarding the development of a professional identity in nursing students. Conference papers arising from the thesis papers arising from this thesis were presented at, and published in the proceedings of, the following conferences. This presentation focuses on how to apply the grounded theory approach in the data collection and analysis process, and the development of a preposition, model or theory to explain a phenomenon of. This approach refers to theory that is grounded in or developed inductively from a set of data grounded theory works in opposite way to traditional research and it may even appear to contradict scientific method. Using an example from a grounded theory business doctoral thesis, this paper provides a guide on the research design and utilisation of the straussian grounded theory at doctoral level. The origins and history of grounded theory will be considered and the research process examined, with particular emphasis on the characteristics that make it different from other qualitative research approaches. Zafeiriou, maria evrydiki 2017 a grounded theory study. The results section of the thesis will present the grounded theory following the theoretical outline generated as a result of sorting. James ohanlon the purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of experienced individual online students at a community college in texas in order to generate a. Thus, novice researchers strive to understand the discourse and the practical application of grounded theory concepts and processes.
Barney glaser had completed his phd at columbia university in new york under the guidance of paul lazerfeld and robert merton covan, 2007. Grounded theory offers many benefits to research in information systems as it is suitable for the investigation of complex multifaceted phenomena. Using grounded theory to investigate employee perspectives on worklife balance in a mne subsidiary, presented to the academy of. Ellen singleton the university of western ontario graduate program in education a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree in doctor of philosophy. Methods are systematic modes, procedures or tools used for collection and analysis of data. Andrea gorra, leeds metropolitan university, uk comments sent to a. Jan 02, 2019 grounded theory sets out to discover or construct theory from data, systematically obtained and analysed using comparative analysis. Pdf elaborations of grounded theory in information. The naming of patterns and their abstraction across time, place and people, are discussed. A constructivist grounded theory approach was used that incorporated flexible, child centred research techniques including interviews and the draw and write technique. Theses, dissertations, and student research by an authorized administrator of. A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements. The purpose of this grounded theory study was to generate a theory that. D study to navigate the complex world of grounded theory.
Grounded theory is a useful methodology in doctoral inquiry because it. A groundedtheory study of student perceptions of instructor presence in online classes by william feeler a dissertation presented to the faculty of the graduate college at the university of nebraska in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of doctor of philosophy major. Undertaking a phd candidature and writing this thesis is not a solitary activity and would not have been possible. Guiding the use of grounded theory in doctoral studies. Grounded theory methods were applied to address these aims. This paper explores elaborations of grounded theory in relation to arenassocial worlds theory. Cgt stands alone as a separate method, not as a competitive method in conflict and controversy with all the qda qualitative data analysis methods jargonized as a type of gt. Maria evrydiki zafeiriou thesis submitted to the university of nottingham for the degree of doctor of applied educational psychology may 2017. It aims to provide an example of the application of grounded theory in a typically timelimited phd research project without the need to change any of its key features and principles.
These challenges may lead them to change its features or even prevent them from using the approach at all. Environmental management and sustainability science master thesis 6 changes in corporate sustainability a constructivist grounded theory research preface and acknowledgements this master thesis is the outcome of the research undertaken during the 4th and last semester of the environmental management and sustainability science master within the department of development and planning. A grounded theory study of attitudes towards mental illness. On utilizing grounded theory in business doctoral research. Copyright nisc pty ltd printed in south africa all.
Sampling began as purposive and progressed to theoretical. This book deals simply with choosing classic grounded theory cgt as the methodology to use mainly for doing the dissertation. The paper then tracks the steps taken in a study of collaboration and tacit knowledge sharing in the australian film industry afi, using grounded theory, with the aim of providing the reader an illustrated stepbystep guide for using grounded theory in is. To explore the experience and processes of hope for older women who are bereaved palliative caregivers and to develop a substantive theory of their hope experience. Advantages and disadvantages abstract there are many challenges and criticisms attached to the conduct of research, none the least of which is a notion that much of the research undertaken in professional disciplines such as nursing may not have clinical andor practical relevance. Last but not least, i would like to thank my family for their support throughout this thesis. If you aim at developing theory using grounded theory, your chapter should be structured in a way that leads up to your motivation e.
Grounded theory is defined as the systematic discovery of theory from the data of social research. An analysis of the relationship between individuals perceptions of privacy and mobile phone location data a grounded theory study. Home forums welcome to shrinked thesis grounded theory pdf 785002 this. The aim of this classic grounded theory study was to explore the main concern of practitioners working in condition management programmes, which provide short work focused support for people claiming incapacity benefit. Qualitative, constructivist grounded theory setting. Navigating less travelled paradigmatic and methodological paths in phd dissertation work. Grounded theory examination of the perspective of practice. Peoples interactions with healthcare professionals. A grounded theory of college mens gender identity development keith e. The grounded theory research process the process of building grounded theory consists of different phases, which include deciding on a research problem, framing the research question, data collection, data coding and analysis, and theory development figure 1. Then, the criticism grounded theory received in this field is discussed. Hazel hall phd 2004 36 studies in order to provide a deep, fullyformed explanation of what is observed in the environment studied. The study drew on constructivist grounded theory charmaz, 2006 undertaking thirtyfive indepth qualitative interviews fifteen people living with epilepsy, and twenty people living with type 1 diabetes recruited from patient. Chapter 3 methodology phd thesis, andrea gorra page 86 thesis title.
Thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirement of the degree of doctor of philosophy. The notions of arenas and social worlds were present in early applications of grounded theory but have not been as much used or recognised as the general. Jun 22, 20 oreilly, paper and marx 2012, with passing comments on the history and splintering of grounded theory, offer excellent reasons for the use of grounded theory and the resulting benefits. The discovery of theory from data grounded theory is a major task confronting sociology, for such a theory fits empirical situations, and is understandable to sociologists and laymen alike.
Grounded theory is a respected qualitative way of moving from individual knowledge to collective knowledge stake, 2010, p. Making choices in terms of the methodo logical approach is part of the doctoral. By using grounded theory methodology, theory is constructed from the empirical data. A grounded theory study of the multicultural experiences of school psychologists by kenya noreen mewborn dissertation submitted to the faculty of the graduate school of the university of maryland, college park in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of doctor of philosophy 2005 advisory committee. A grounded theory study of attitudes towards mental.
This article explores the use of grounded theory to generate conceptualizations of emergent social patterns in research data. The epistemological purpose of grounded theory research and how it differs to other. Grounded theory research involves the meticulous application of specific methods and processes. This thesis is the outcome of a doctoral research project that involved analysis of the development of teacher leadership in a cohort of 21 experienced teachers who undertook facilitation roles in a school change program known as ideas innovative designs for enhancing achievement in schools. Essentials of grounded theory sage publications ltd. The purpose of this grounded theory study was to discover an explanatory theory, derived from data, which facilitates an understanding of effective virtual leadership systems and processes.
Conducted from a social constructivist epistemological paradigm, through a social justice theoretical lens, and using a constructivist grounded theory methodology, the following research questions guided this. While grounded theory is inherently flexible, it is a complex methodology. Observation, focus groups and individual interviews enabled the generation and analysis of data within a framework of symbolic interactionism. Familiarize yourself with the required thesis format at your department. Pdf the process of conducting qualitative grounded theory. A groundedtheory study of student perceptions of instructor presence in online classes william feeler, ph. A grounded theory of intensive care nurses experiences and responses to uncertainty lisa anne cranley doctor of philosophy graduate department of nursing science university of toronto 2009 the purpose of this study was to develop a theory to explain how nurses experience. Zafeiriou, maria evrydiki 2017 a grounded theory study of. A specific methodology developed by glaser and strauss 1967 for the purpose of building theory from data. Despite the illustration of the usefulness of grounded theory and case study as a means of studying a phenomenon from a qualitative perspective, there are certain drawbacks that limit the effective incorporation of these tools as a part of the research. The specific factors that suggested that such an approach that drew on grounded theory might be appropriate for this research are summarised in table 1. An overview of grounded theory design in educational. Opportunities of a grounded approach to the research. Grounded theory is presented here as a method of choice as it is detailed, rigorous, and systematic, yet it also permits flexibility and freedom.
A novice researchers first walk through the maze of grounded. Other fundamental grounded theory methods included memoing and concurrent. Participants homes in a small canadian city sampleparticipants. It explains how institutional factors impact upon and. Jones college student personnel administration the purpose of this grounded theory study was to explore the process of college. A grounded theory study of attitudes towards mental illness and helpseeking amongst police officers with a military background a thesis submitted to the university of manchester for the degree of doctor of philosophy phd in the faculty of humanities 2014 elizabeth royle school of environment, education and development. A grounded theory study of the role of disclosure in the. A classic grounded theory study of virtual leadership by linda s. Grounded theory design to guide the collecting and coding of interview data in. Mnst, gcett, pgcert nursing clinical teaching, rn, rm. In their book the term grounded theory is used in a more sense to denote theoretical constructs derived form qualitative analysis of data. A thesis submitted to the school of graduate studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree doctor of philosophy geography mcmaster university.
This article is based on my personal experiences of using a grounded theory gt. Gitlin phd, in introduction to research fifth edition, 2016. Schurch ma, the ohio state university, 1986 bs, the ohio state university, 1982 dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of doctor of. Expand each of the categories of the theory into chapters or sections. Nov 29, 2014 grounded theory and case study both have been utilized by the researchers using a qualitative approach to investigate about a phenomenon. This substantive theory contributes knowledge relevant to the undergraduate nursing. Using grounded theory methodology to understand developmental factors that contribute to caucasian lowincome parents positive assessment of marital health by s. This paper seeks to argue that, although challenging to implement, grounded theory is congruent with the nature of phd research. Charmaz for spending time talking to me about grounded theory methodology and answering my many questions during the first year of my phd. Other aspects covered include data collection and data analysis, general steps, and ethical issues in grounded theory. Grounded theory dissertations for university students.
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