Hall Helen, Griffiths Debra, McKenna Lisa
Monash University, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Victoria, Australia.
Nurse Res. 2013 Jan;20(3):17-21. doi: 10.7748/nr2013.01.20.3.17.c9492.
To explore the evolution of grounded theory and equip the reader with a greater understanding of the diverse conceptual positioning that is evident in the methodology.
Grounded theory was developed during the modernist phase of research to develop theories that are derived from data and explain human interaction. Its philosophical foundations derive from symbolic interactionism and were influenced by a range of scholars including Charles Darwin and George Mead.
Rather than a rigid set of rules and procedures, grounded theory is a way of conceptualising data. Researchers demonstrate a range of perspectives and there is significant variation in the way the methodology is interpreted and executed. Some grounded theorists continue to align closely with the original post-positivist view, while others take a more constructivist approach. Although the diverse interpretations accommodate flexibility, they may also result in confusion.
The grounded theory approach enables researchers to align to their own particular world view and use methods that are flexible and practical.
IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE/RESEARCH: With an appreciation of the diverse philosophical approaches to grounded theory, researchers are enabled to use and appraise the methodology more effectively.
探讨扎根理论的演变，使读者更深入地理解该方法论中明显存在的多样化概念定位。
扎根理论是在研究的现代主义阶段发展起来的，旨在构建源于数据并解释人类互动的理论。其哲学基础源自符号互动主义，并受到包括查尔斯·达尔文和乔治·米德在内的一系列学者的影响。
扎根理论并非一套严格的规则和程序，而是一种对数据进行概念化的方式。研究人员展现出一系列观点，在该方法论的解释和执行方式上存在显著差异。一些扎根理论家继续与最初的后实证主义观点紧密结合，而另一些则采取更具建构主义的方法。尽管多样的解释提供了灵活性，但也可能导致困惑。
扎根理论方法使研究人员能够与自己独特的世界观保持一致，并使用灵活实用的方法。
对实践/研究的启示：认识到扎根理论的多样哲学方法后，研究人员能够更有效地运用和评估该方法论。
