Illuminating the path: a methodological exploration of grounded theory in doctoral theses

IF 0.8 Q3 SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY

Qualitative Research Journal Pub Date : 2023-11-27 DOI:10.1108/qrj-07-2023-0119

Laura Guerrero Puerta, Rocío Lorente García

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Abstract

Purpose

This article explores challenges faced by doctoral candidates using grounded theory (GT) in their theses, focusing on coding, theory development and time constraints. It also examines the impact of doctoral committees on GT dissertations, addressing epistemological clashes and the desire for familiarity over novelty.

Design/methodology/approach

Drawing from a multilevel autoethnography and related literature, this study offers pragmatic solutions and strategies for a seamless research journey.

Findings

Coding, theory development and time constraints pose universal challenges, requiring mentorship for effective navigation. Addressing committee dynamics is crucial for developing novel theoretical frameworks.

Originality/value

The article empowers researchers to overcome GT challenges, delving into various positions within the GT paradigm, fostering transparency and facilitating original contributions to their fields.

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照亮道路:博士论文中扎根理论的方法论探索

本文探讨了博士生在论文中使用扎根理论(GT)所面临的挑战，重点是编码、理论发展和时间限制。它还考察了博士委员会对GT论文的影响，解决了认识论上的冲突和对熟悉而不是新奇的渴望。本研究从多层次的自我民族志和相关文献中汲取灵感，为无缝的研究之旅提供了实用的解决方案和策略。编码、理论发展和时间限制构成了普遍的挑战，需要有效导航的指导。解决委员会动态是发展新的理论框架至关重要。原创性/价值本文赋予研究人员克服GT挑战的能力，深入研究GT范式中的各种立场，促进透明度并促进对各自领域的原创贡献。

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Qualitative Research Journal SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY-

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2.40

自引率

8.30%

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期刊介绍： Qualitative Research Journal (QRJ) is an international journal devoted to the communication of the theory and practice of qualitative research in the human sciences. It is interdisciplinary and eclectic, covering all methodologies that can be described as qualitative. It offers an international forum for researchers and practitioners to advance knowledge and promote good qualitative research practices. QRJ deals comprehensively with the collection, analysis and presentation of qualitative data in the human sciences as well as theoretical and conceptual inquiry.