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Abstract: I have been thinking about the value of modifiability as a criterion of classic grounded theory rigor. In June 2020, I wrote about the need for research, and especially grounded theory research focused on changing social processes. What I couldn’t foresee was that we were on the mere cusp of multi-year virulence and social upheaval. […] PubDate: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:23:08 +000
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Abstract: Barney Glaser, PhD Editor’s note: Through examples found in their seminal theory, Awareness of Dying, Glaser and Strauss (1965) demonstrated how to develop and write a classic grounded theory in a way that is applicable to practice. Awareness of Dying was one of four monographs that culminated from a six-year funded research program titled Hospital […] PubDate: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:22:53 +000
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Abstract: Kari Allen-Hammer, Saybrook University Abstract The impetus for exploring how people created wellness using classic grounded theory rose from an interest in understanding behavior that shaped a health-conscious lifestyle. The grand tour question was, “what does wellness look like to you; how do you see yourself cultivating that in your life'” Thirty-three data samples were […] PubDate: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:22:35 +000
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Abstract: Kara L. Vander Linden, Ed.D. Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies, USA Catherine J. Tompkins, Ph.D., MSW, George Mason University, USA Abstract This article describes how two researchers’ professional relationship began as a mentor/mentee relationship and transformed into co-researchers using grounded theory. We explain how we navigated each stage of the process of conducting a […] PubDate: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:02:45 +000
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Abstract: Kianna Marie McCoy, Ph.D., MOT, OTR/L, ICDL Susan Braude Stillman, EdD, Six Seconds Abstract Absenting is defined as the father’s fear of what will happen to his child with autism when he is no longer living. The core variable, absenting, was discovered from data based on the main concern of fathers of children with autism. […] PubDate: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:01:21 +000
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Abstract: Emily J. Cashwell, Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies Abstract For many people, many aspects of daily life now occur online. Most individuals are well-versed in communication via email and social media, and many are experienced with audio and video conferencing software as a means to hold business meetings and to connect with family and […] PubDate: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:56:12 +000
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Abstract: Judith Wright, Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential, USA Robert Wright, Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential, USA Gordon Medlock, Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential, USA Abstract The phases of learning and transformation emerged from this classic grounded theory study of historic transformers and exceptional […] PubDate: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:55:54 +000
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Abstract: Alan Kim-Lok Oh, MCounsPsy, KB, PA, Universiti Malaysia Sabah Abstract This article outlines the theory of securing. It explains the feelings of insecurity of ordinary people and how they secure themselves. Securing is a basic social psychological process of “becoming” where the person’s selfhood is formed by how they continuously deal with their feelings of […] PubDate: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:44:15 +000
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Abstract: Kara L. Vander Linden, Saybrook University, USA Patrick A. Palmieri, South American Center for Qualitative Research, Perú Abstract Introduction: Reporting criteria for research studies are essential to assess the methods and to evaluate the usefulness of the findings. The purpose of this review was to identify the essential criteria to report a classic grounded theory […] PubDate: Mon, 14 Feb 2022 08:43:04 +000
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Abstract: Kari Allen-Hammer, Ph.D. serves as the Advocacy Director for LiveLifeResources, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the United States. Additionally, she provides wellness and performance coaching in private practice, in West Sacramento, California and through tele-health services. Emily Cashwell is the Director of Education and Research at the Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies (RTM), an […] PubDate: Mon, 24 Jan 2022 01:36:12 +000
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