Grounded theory research: A design framework for novice researchers

Tie, Ylona Chun; Birks, Melanie; Francis, Karen

doi:10.1177/2050312118822927

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“…In order to deal with the theoretical sensitivity of such large qualitative data, it is necessary to use a systematic method, such as grounded method, for reviewing the reports. Chun Tie et al [44] described research based on grounded method as follows:…”

Section: Review Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring Organizational Sustainability: Themes, Functional Areas, and Best Practices

Nawaz

Koç

2019

Sustainability

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Most of the sustainability management models proposed in the literature are based on conceptual designs, which limits their potential to be applied in practice. In order to develop a holistic tool for organizational sustainability management, it is imperative to account for, and integrate, the sustainability best practices in the conceptual models. The primary objective of this work is to explore the organizational sustainability themes, functional areas, and the corresponding best practices of the most sustainable organizations. Based on the results, we aim to propose a framework which can support the theoretical models. The starting set of 100 most sustainable organizations is obtained through a well-defined sustainability ranking, Global 100. A systematic method is developed and applied to screen the organizational reports between 2012 and 2016. As a result, 61 reports of 20 organizations are selected for review. We used grounded mechanism to conduct the review. The results of the review indicate that the most sustainable organizations rely on the following nine themes to advance their sustainability performance: (i) resource optimization and minimization of waste and emissions; (ii) business and operational excellence; (iii) corporate citizenship and social development; (iv) research and innovation; (v) procurement, supply chain, and logistics; (vi) governance; (vii) sustainability management tools; (viii) employee relations; and (ix) health, wellness, safety, and security. In addition, there are around 38 functional areas which are of great significance to sustainability managers from an applied perspective and to researchers for constructing sustainability management models.

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Section: Review Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploring Organizational Sustainability: Themes, Functional Areas, and Best Practices

Nawaz

Koç

2019

Sustainability

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“…Then, the transcripts were re-read to get an impression of the patients’ experiences. Thematic analysis was conducted first through open coding, to separate the data into segments which relate to one idea, then though axial coding, to combine similar ideas into overarching themes ( 15 ).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

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Acromegaly and the information gap: patient perceptions of the journey from primary to tertiary care

Pak

Lansdown

Taylor

et al. 2020

Endocrine Connections

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Objective: Acromegaly is a rare condition and there is often a long path to diagnosis for many patients. We sought to explore patient’s perceptions and understanding of acromegaly, to examine the quality of communication and find gaps in the information provided at diagnosis. Design: A prospective study using qualitative research methodology and grounded theory. A semi-structured interview was conducted with 18 patients treated for acromegaly in a single tertiary centre and verbatim transcripts were thematically analysed for overarching themes. Results: 18 patients with acromegaly were interviewed. The mean age of participants was 52 (range 30–72). Four overarching themes emerged: (1) Patients rely on online resources to understand acromegaly in the time between diagnosis and tertiary care clinic; (2) There is not enough support available for patients; (3) Patients have a basic understanding of acromegaly and associated conditions, but the long term impact is underestimated; (4) Patients initially felt intimidated by the multidisciplinary team panel, but overall found it useful. Conclusion: Acromegalic patients have a strong need for information at the point of initial diagnosis, in particular online resources and interaction with other experienced patients. Wider dissemination of patient educational resources into primary and secondary care settings may improve overall patient satisfaction, treatment adherence and subsequent health care provider-patient relationships.

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“…This perspective article's method of knowledge synthesis borrows heavily from theoretical research methods such as grounded theory. Glaser and Strauss developed the grounded theory method to bring more rigor to qualitative research [56], although the methodological principles of grounded theory are also applicable to quantitative research [57]. The researcher's overarching aim in grounded theory is to begin an investigation with a clean slate and inductively construct a new theory through an iterative process of comparative data analysis.…”

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Breakthrough Knowledge Synthesis in the Age of Google

Brown

2020

Philosophies

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Epistemology is the main branch of philosophy that studies the nature of knowledge, but how is new knowledge created? In this perspective article, I introduce a novel method of knowledge discovery that synthesizes online findings from current and prior research. This web-based knowledge synthesis method is especially relevant in today’s information technology environment, where the research community has easy access to online interactive tools and an expansive selection of digitized peer-reviewed literature. Based on a grounded theory methodology, the innovative synthesis method presented here can be used to organize, analyze and combine concepts from an intermixed selection of quantitative and qualitative research, inferring an emerging theory or thesis of new knowledge. Novel relationships are formed when synthesizing causal theories—accordingly, this article reviews basic logical principles of associative relationships, mediators and causal pathways inferred in knowledge synthesis. I also provide specific examples from my own knowledge syntheses in the field of epidemiology. The application of this web-based knowledge synthesis method, and its unique potential to discover breakthrough knowledge, will be of interest to researchers in other areas, such as education, health, humanities, and the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

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Grounded theory research: A design framework for novice researchers

Cited by 1,018 publications

References 21 publications

Exploring Organizational Sustainability: Themes, Functional Areas, and Best Practices

Exploring Organizational Sustainability: Themes, Functional Areas, and Best Practices

Acromegaly and the information gap: patient perceptions of the journey from primary to tertiary care

Breakthrough Knowledge Synthesis in the Age of Google

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