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Grounded Theory: An Exploration of Process and Procedure

Diane Walker

Children's Centre Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Florence Myrick

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Grounded theory, as an evolving qualitative research method, is a product of its history as well as of its epistemology. Within the literature, there have been a number of discussions focusing on the differences between Glaser's (1978, 1992) and Strauss's (1987, 1990) versions of grounded theory. The purpose of this article is to add a level of depth and breadth to this discussion through specifically exploring the Glaser-Strauss debate by comparing the data analysis processes and procedures advocated by Glaser and by Strauss. To accomplish this task, the authors present the article in two sections. First, they provide relevant background information on grounded theory as a research method. Second, they pursue a more in-depth discussion of the positions of Glaser, using Glaser's work, and Strauss, using Strauss's and Strauss and Corbin's (1990) work, regarding the different phases of data analysis, specifically addressing the coding procedures, verification, and the issue of forcing versus emergence.

Key Words: grounded theory • data analysis • coding • Glaser versus Strauss

Qualitative Health Research, Vol. 16, No. 4, 547-559 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/1049732305285972
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