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The strategy of grounded theory: Possibilities and problems

The strategy of grounded theory: Possibilities and problems Abstract This essay focuses on one qualitative research method, grounded theory. The essay attempts to clarify the meaning of the method and to promote consistency in its use. Toward that end the essay reviews the development of grounded theory, its central features, and criteria for its evaluation; suggests some possible reasons for misunderstanding it; and identifies critical issues regarding its use. This content is only available as a PDF. Copyright © 1995 by the National Association of Social Workers, Inc. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Social Work Research Oxford University Press

The strategy of grounded theory: Possibilities and problems

Social Work Research , Volume 19 (1) – Mar 1, 1995

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Copyright
Copyright © 1995 by the National Association of Social Workers, Inc.
ISSN
1070-5309
eISSN
1545-6838
DOI
10.1093/swr/19.1.33
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Abstract

Abstract This essay focuses on one qualitative research method, grounded theory. The essay attempts to clarify the meaning of the method and to promote consistency in its use. Toward that end the essay reviews the development of grounded theory, its central features, and criteria for its evaluation; suggests some possible reasons for misunderstanding it; and identifies critical issues regarding its use. This content is only available as a PDF. Copyright © 1995 by the National Association of Social Workers, Inc.

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Social Work ResearchOxford University Press

Published: Mar 1, 1995

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