TY - JOUR
T1 - Coding, constant comparisons, and core categories: a worked example for novice constructivist grounded theorists
AU - Giles, Tracey
AU - de Lacey, Sheryl
AU - Muir-Cochrane, Eimear
PY - 2016
Y1 - 2016
N2 - Grounded theory method has been described extensively in the literature. Yet, the varying processes portrayed can be confusing for novice grounded theorists. This article provides a worked example of the data analysis phase of a constructivist grounded theory study that examined family presence during resuscitation in acute health care settings. Core grounded theory methods are exemplified, including initial and focused coding, constant comparative analysis, memo writing, theoretical sampling, and theoretical saturation. The article traces the construction of the core category "Conditional Permission" from initial and focused codes, subcategories, and properties, through to its position in the final substantive grounded theory.
AB - Grounded theory method has been described extensively in the literature. Yet, the varying processes portrayed can be confusing for novice grounded theorists. This article provides a worked example of the data analysis phase of a constructivist grounded theory study that examined family presence during resuscitation in acute health care settings. Core grounded theory methods are exemplified, including initial and focused coding, constant comparative analysis, memo writing, theoretical sampling, and theoretical saturation. The article traces the construction of the core category "Conditional Permission" from initial and focused codes, subcategories, and properties, through to its position in the final substantive grounded theory.
KW - Constructivist grounded theory methods
KW - Family presence during resuscitation
KW - Qualitative research
KW - Theory construction
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84958048854&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000109
DO - 10.1097/ANS.0000000000000109
M3 - Article
SN - 0161-9268
VL - 39
SP - E29-E44
JO - Advances in Nursing Science
JF - Advances in Nursing Science
IS - 1
ER -