Book Review: Great help for novice GT researchers

Tove Giske, VID Specialized University, Bergen, Norway Holton, J. A & Walsh, I. (2016). Classic grounded theory. Applications with qualitative & quantitative data. Los Angeles, CA: SAGE. The authors’ main purpose of the book is to provide practical guidance for novice researchers using classic grounded theory (GT) while remaining as true as possible to Glaser’s and Strauss’ thoughts. In addition, they want to show that GT is much more than a qualitative research methodology; throughout the book, the authors provide examples of how qualitative and quantitative...

About the Authors

Rosita Brolin, RN, is a PhD student at the Linneaus University in Växjö, Sweden. Her research is focused on housing and housing support for people with psychiatric disabilities. rosita.brolin@lnu.se David Brunt, RN, PhD, is a Professor at the Linneaus University, Sweden. His research is mainly focused on the housing situation for people with psychiatric disabilities and aspects of forensic psychiatric care. Current studies include the satisfaction of the residents in supported housing for people with psychiatric disabilities, quality of psychiatric care in various...

Choosing a Methodological Path: Reflections on the Constructivist Turn...

Jenna P. Breckenridge, Queen Margaret University, Derek Jones, Northumbria University, Ian Elliott, Queen Margaret University, Margaret Nicol, Queen Margaret University Abstract Researchers deciding to use grounded theory are faced with complex decisions regarding which method or version of grounded theory to use: Classic, straussian, feminist or constructivist grounded theory. Particularly for beginning PhD researchers, this can prove challenging given the complexities of the inherent philosophical debates and the ambiguous and conflicting use of grounded theory...