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A critical review of grounded theory and thematic analysis in qualitative research: A way forward for qualitative Researchers

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Critical analysis of grounded theory and thematic analysis methods in qualitative research, highlighting their differences and implications.

Grounded theory provides a structured framework for theory generation, offering iterative coding and theoretical sampling.
Thematic analysis presents flexible techniques for identifying patterns across data but may face issues of superficial interpretations.
This review syntheses literature on the methodological positioning of both grounded theory and thematic analysis effectively.
Emphasizing methodological pluralism may enhance qualitative research rigor and facilitate innovative mixed-method approaches.

Paapa et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Critical analysis of grounded theory and thematic analysis methods in qualitative research, highlighting their differences and implications.