Using constant comparison as a method of analysis in entrepreneurship research

McKeever, Edward; Smith, Susan

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“…Valid critiques of qualitative research standards are also applicable to studies into entrepreneurship (see Neergaard and Ulhoi, 2007;Coviello, 2014). Weaknesses highlighted in the literature include lack of transparency; insufficient clarity on philosophical and methodological choices (Hlady-Rispal and Jouison-Laffitte, 2014;Van Burg et al, 2020); "quick and dirty reduction" of data (Smith et al, 2009, p. 82) during data analysis, and obscurity of data analysis procedures (Smith and McKeever, 2015). In addition, studies that focus on phenomenology do not always fully justify their position (see Seymour, 2006) or, in general, establish an informed rationale as to why they claim to be phenomenological or qualitative (Hlady-Rispal and Jouison-Laffitte, 2014).…”

Section: Critiques On Qualitative Research In the Fieldmentioning

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“…Additionally, there is a tendency to perceive quality and validity of qualitative research from a positivist perspective (Smith and McKeever, 2015; Marshall et al , 2013) which restricts understanding of the importance and impact of qualitative research (Yardley, 2008). The conception that the meaning-making process is invisible in phenomenological research (Paley, 2017) is evident in some phenomenological enquiries into entrepreneurship (see section 4.3).…”

Section: Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The issues highlighted above are not conclusive; however, such weaknesses result in criticism of the quality and trustworthiness of qualitative entrepreneurship research (see Smith and McKeever, 2015; Van Burg et al , 2020). This seems to have created a perceptual imbalance of the importance of quality of qualitative research over quantitative studies (Bygrave, 2007; Hlady-Rispal and Jouison-Laffitte, 2014).…”

Section: Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Researching entrepreneurship: an approach to develop subjective understanding

Rajasinghe

Aluthgama-Baduge

Mulholland

2021

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PurposeEntrepreneurship is a complex social activity. Hence, knowledge production in the field requires inclusivity and diversity within research approaches and perspectives to appreciate the richness of the phenomenon. However, the dominance of positivist research in the field is visible, and the current qualitative research is also predominantly restricted to popular templates. This seems to have limited the understanding of entrepreneurship. This paper critically discusses the appropriateness of interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) as an innovative qualitative research methodology that facilitates a fuller appreciation of the richness and diversity of entrepreneurship.Design/methodology/approachThis conceptual paper critically evaluates IPA's relevance for the stated purpose by reviewing both entrepreneurship and IPA literature. It discusses how IPA's philosophical underpinnings facilitate scholars to appreciate the wholeness of the phenomenon and provides literature informed data analysis guidance, thereby addressing some of the weaknesses of the qualitative research within the field.FindingsCritical evaluation of the literature suggests that IPA is an appropriate research methodology for entrepreneurship. It has the potential to address some interesting and timely questions to elaborate, deepen and qualify existing theory or to study relatively unexplored areas within the field. The laid-out guidance helps scholars to develop informed rationale for their research decisions and to ensure quality and rigour in qualitative research.Originality/valueThis paper promotes the analysis of how people make sense of their experience as a valid way of knowing. IPA has a unique identity as it incorporates phenomenology, hermeneutics and idiography as a way to explore first-hand human experience to uncover qualitative understanding of entrepreneurship. The clear guidance and justifications in the paper promote scholarly confidence and address some preconceptions related to rigour, quality and validity of qualitative studies. Incorporating IPA into entrepreneurship, the paper also contributes to the demand for diversity, inclusivity and pluralism in qualitative research perspectives and approaches.

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Rajasinghe

Aluthgama-Baduge

Mulholland

2021

IJEBR

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“…Por ejemplo, combinamos una codificación abierta con una codificación axial posterior en la que establecemos relaciones jerárquicas entre las categorías. Asimismo, la construcción de estas categorías se ve influida por el método de comparación constante (Smith & McKeever, 2015) según el cual es necesario comparar los incidentes que van apareciendo en los datos con otros incidentes, estos con las categorías y, a su vez, las categorías con otras categorías. Por ejemplo, si observamos la primera red semántica (ver Figura 1) y revisamos la rama de la izquierda de arriba a bajo los diseñadores consideran que las experiencias de juego ofrecen una serie de posibilidades entre las cuales está la de generar aprendizajes actitudinales como, por ejemplo, la empatía.…”

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Desarrollo de la competencia cívica desde experiencias de juego digitales. Visión internacional de los diseñadores de videojuegos

Castanedo

Fernández

2020

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En un contexto en el que las tecnologías emergentes parecen fomentar la participación y colaboración de los ciudadanos, los videojuegos, cada vez más móviles y sociales, se presentan como un medio convergente cuyas posibilidades para el desarrollo de una ciudadanía crítica y democrática apenas han sido exploradas. Este trabajo recoge la visión de diseñadores de videojuegos de carácter cívico sobre la promoción de esta competencia desde las experiencias de juego digitales. Se centra en el análisis de las posibilidades y limitaciones de los juegos, en posibles orientaciones para su diseño, en la interpretación de los distintos usos educativos tanto en contextos formales como informales y en la percepción que los propios diseñadores tienen de su rol profesional en la creación de estos productos. Tras un muestreo propositivo emergente, se realizaron entrevistas a diseñadores de referencia de Estados Unidos, Polonia y Bulgaria. Los resultados confirman las posibilidades que ofrecen las experiencias de juego para promover la competencia cívica siempre que atiendan a una serie de principios de diseño. Los diseñadores, además, identifican buenas prácticas en contextos de aprendizaje tanto formales como informales y muestran su disposición a trabajar con otros agentes en la creación de experiencias educativas.

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Time effect and shifted motivations in deprived areas: an overall perspective of entrepreneurial process

Zhao

Thompson

2023

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PurposeWilliams and Williams (2012, 2017) find multiple entrepreneurial motivations are experienced by entrepreneurs in deprived areas at different points in time. Drawing on this prior work this study aims to explore how and why the shifted motivations evolve, as well as, what factors cause this change in deprived areas. The work draws upon temporal motivational theory (TMT) that considers the influence of individuals' needs in determining their time-sensitive motivation.Design/methodology/approachSix semi-structured interviews with actual entrepreneurs are used to collect qualitative data from deprived areas of Nottingham, which is one of the most deprived cities in the UK. The study employs Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to consider each entrepreneurial endeavour as a unique journey to investigate the shifting of motivations.FindingsA polarization is found in terms of how entrepreneurial motivations evolve in deprived areas. In considering the first task-specific entrepreneurial motivation, time plays a role either in accumulating job dissatisfaction and increasing confidence led by accumulated experience, or in creating random chances that enable individuals to realize that they are able to use existing skills and experiences to start a business. Regarding the second task-specific entrepreneurial motivation when the business becomes more established, it is usually stimulated by increased confidence based on perceived progress. The use of self-help methods and downward comparison found in this study should be noted as they help to re-consider individuals' needs in deprived areas.Originality/valueThis study produces a more comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon of the time effect on shifted motivation at different entrepreneurial phases in a deprived context, which contributes to enrich theoretical knowledge and raise policymakers' awareness of entrepreneurial motivations from these marginalized groups.

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Using constant comparison as a method of analysis in entrepreneurship research

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Researching entrepreneurship: an approach to develop subjective understanding

Researching entrepreneurship: an approach to develop subjective understanding

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Time effect and shifted motivations in deprived areas: an overall perspective of entrepreneurial process

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