In grounded theory research it is commonly discouraged to conduct a literature review
before data collection and analysis. Engaging with the literature about the researched area …

'I have no data yet. It is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data. Insensibly one
begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.'(Dr Watson describes a …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explain the rationale for choosing the qualitative
approach to research human resources practices, namely, recruitment and selection …

Sufficient knowledge is available about the definition, details and differences of qualitative
content and thematic analysis as two approaches of qualitative descriptive research …

Constructivist research methodologies are useful in discerning meanings of experience to
subsequently inform and improve healthcare practice. For researchers who philosophically …

This commentary addresses the gap in the literature regarding discussion of the legitimate
use of Constant Comparative Analysis Method (CCA) outside of Grounded Theory. The …

This highly practical book introduces the whole range of grounded theory approaches,
providing a comprehensive description of the strategies and techniques employed in this …

There is a widespread idea that in grounded theory (GT) research, the researcher has to
delay the literature review until the end of the analysis to avoid contamination–a dictum that …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the emergence of innovation in smart
service systems to conceptualize how actor's relationships through technology-enabled …

Variations in grounded theory (GT) interpretation are the subject of ongoing debate.
Divergences of opinion, genres, approaches, methodologies, and methods exist, resulting in …