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Entering the field: decisions of an early career researcher adopting classic grounded theory

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Abstract

Classic grounded theory methodology is a much-debated topic in research, especially when novice researchers are selecting classic grounded theory for their research or theses. There is a constant need to justify and defend certain processes of grounded theory, which often challenge other research methods. As a novice researcher, I have often found myself juggling between the need to follow specific procedures and regulations of the university while opting to support the views of Glaser and the application of classic grounded theory for my research. To tackle such difficulties, specific decisions were used to support and justify key choices that favoured classic grounded theory and the requirements of the research institute and my research process. This article provides a reflection on the decisions taken at different stages of the research process to help readers make informed decisions before entering the field.

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Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

The Grounded Theory Review (Volume 15, Issue 2)

Publication milestones

  • Published - 12/2016

Publication status

Published - 12/2016

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  • ORCID: /0000-0002-6190-0198/work/31046358

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