Constructing Grounded Theory
Third Edition
- Kathy Charmaz - Sonoma State University
Other Titles in:
Data Collection & Analysis | Qualitative Research (General) | Sociological Research Methods
Data Collection & Analysis | Qualitative Research (General) | Sociological Research Methods
October 2024 | 408 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
This is the definitive guide to doing constructivist grounded theory.
From gathering rich data and conducting interviews, to undertaking coding and writing up your study, this down-to-earth book guides you through all the steps you need to do grounded theory research.
This revised third edition:
- Showcases 9 new case studies of grounded theory research in action from scholars across the globe, including Australia, Canada, Japan and the United States.
- Enables you to see, at a glance, how each chapter will develop your understanding with new learning objectives.
- Supports you to expand your knowledge with new further reading suggestions in every chapter.
Retaining Kathy Charmaz’s characteristic warm and accessible style, this book is essential reading for anyone - undergraduate, postgraduate or researcher - looking to understand and do grounded theory research.
Chapter 1: An Invitation to Grounded Theory
Chapter 2: Gathering Rich Data
Chapter 3: Crafting and Conducting Intensive Interviews
Chapter 4: Interviewing in Grounded Theory Studies
Chapter 5: The Logic of Grounded Theory Coding Practices and Initial Coding
Chapter 6: Focused Coding and Beyond
Chapter 7: Memo-writing
Chapter 8: Theoretical Sampling, Saturation, and Sorting
Chapter 9: Reconstructing Theorizing in Grounded Theory Studies
Chapter 10: Symbolic Interactionism and Grounded Theory
Chapter 11: Writing the Draft
Chapter 12: Reflecting on the Research Process