Grounded theory in action : voices from the field / edited by Gregory Hadley, (Professor of Sociolinguistics, Faculty of Humanities, Niigata University, Japan) and Antony Bryant, (Professor of Informatics, School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing, Leeds Beckett University, UK and Chief Researcher, The Education Academy, Institute of Educational Research, Vytautas Magnus University, Kaunas, Lithuania).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hadley, Gregory, editor.

Bryant, Antony, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Grounded theory--Methodology.

Grounded theory.

Qualitative research.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (192 pages)

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, UK : Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, [2026]

Summary:

"This accessible book provides comprehensive guidance on how to turn empirical observations into clear, useful explanations through use of the grounded theory method. Seasoned researchers share their field experience to show how they planned studies, gained access, collected data and connected the elements to formulate an argument. Chapters address each stage of the grounded theory process, such as winning ethics approval, choosing software, open coding and memo-writing, as well as drawing diagrams and presenting results. The book prepares the reader for drawbacks, demonstrating how to conduct grounded theory research in a way that is rigorous and flexible. It pairs a structural framework with real-life stories, indicating how to keep projects on track. Expert contributors explore research methods spanning constructivist, Straussian and pragmatic grounded theory styles, equipping researchers with directly applicable memo templates, coding prompts and theoretical-sampling checklists. Grounded Theory in Action is an essential resource for scholars and students in the applied social sciences, sociology, psychology, linguistics, politics and public policy. Practitioners in research, clinical educators and research methods instructors will also benefit from its invaluable insights"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Beginning your grounded theory

Part I: Preliminary considerations

1. Ethical review and gaining access / Wayne A. Babchuk and Louise I. Lynch-O'Brien

2. Caqdas and the grounded theory method / Susanne Friese and Erika Unterpertinger

Part II: Early stages

3. Conducting fieldwork / Robert Thornberg, Paul Horton and Camilla Forsberg

4. Conducting interviews / Hilary Engward, Nieky van Veggel and Janet Allison

5. Open coding qualitative data: An essential first step in grounded theory analysis / Ashna Mahmood Zada and Cathy Urquhart

6. Using quantitative data in grounded theory methodology / Alyssia M. Miller De Rutté

7. Early memo writing in grounded theory studies / Jovina Concepcion Bachynski and Idevania G. Costa

Part III: Analytic stages

8. Doing focused coding / Alexandra Long

9. Creating categories / Elaine Keane

10. Writing advanced memos / Maria J. Grant

11. Theoretical coding / Barry Gibson and Christian Morgner

Part IV: Communicating grounded theory

12. Visualizing grounded theory / Alecia M. Redway

13. Presenting grounded theories in public / Roy Kemm

14. Writing grounded theory reports / Kimberlea Cooper.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035321919 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.