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Examine the methodological evolution of grounded theory and establish evaluative criteria to ensure rigor and quality in constructivist qualitative research.

June 22, 2020Qualitative Research in PsychologyOpen Access

The pursuit of quality in grounded theory

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KCKathy CharmazSonoma State University RTRobert ThornbergLinköping University

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Methodological review reveals criteria for evaluating rigor in grounded theory, highlighting practical quality guidelines for qualitative research.

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Examine the methodological evolution of grounded theory and establish evaluative criteria to ensure rigor and quality in constructivist qualitative research.
Synthesized the historical development of grounded theory from Glaser and Strauss's foundational texts to contemporary constructivist iterations.
Reviewed quality criteria across major frameworks, including classical, Straussian, and Charmazian traditions.
Analyzed an empirical constructivist study to evaluate interview techniques, coding workflows, and theoretical concept development.
Demonstrated how grounded theory originally countered quantitative criticisms by establishing formal procedures for inductive theory generation.
Identified contrasting quality criteria that separate Glaserian objectivism from Strauss and Corbin's proceduralism and Charmaz's constructivism.
Formulated a methodological checklist tailored to assist researchers in evaluating the trustworthiness and credibility of constructivist studies.

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Charmaz et al. (2020) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d99f34387cf70698684b4f https://doi.org/10.1080/14780887.2020.1780357

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Methodological review reveals criteria for evaluating rigor in grounded theory, highlighting practical quality guidelines for qualitative research.

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