Constructing Grounded Theory: A Practical Guide Through Qualitative AnalysisThe author introduces the reader to the craft of using grounded theory in social research, and provides a clear, step-by-step guide for those new to the field. |
Contents
Chapter 1 An Invitation to Grounded Theory | 1 |
Chapter 2 Gathering Rich Data | 13 |
Chapter 3 Coding in Grounded Theory Practice | 42 |
Chapter 4 Memowriting | 72 |
Chapter 5 Theoretical Sampling Saturation and Sorting | 96 |
Chapter 6 Reconstructing Theory in Grounded Theory Studies | 123 |
Chapter 7 Writing the Draft | 151 |
Chapter 8 Reflecting on the Research Process | 177 |
Glossary | 186 |
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