Polacsek Meg, McCann Terence
Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.
Department of Nursing & Midwifery, College of Health and Biomedicine, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.
Nurse Res. 2018 Dec 6;26(3):43-49. doi: 10.7748/nr.2018.e1592. Epub 2018 Nov 8.
Grounded theory is one of the most widely used qualitative research methodologies. However, it is complex and frequently misinterpreted and misapplied.
To provide a critical overview of grounded theory, to support neophyte researchers' understanding of a methodology for systematically generating theory from data.
The uniqueness of grounded theory is evident in the way researchers explicate concepts from the data during research, rather than entering the field with a list of predefined concepts. Adherence to its rigorous standards enables researchers to contribute to knowledge and practice.
Grounded theory is particularly useful in nursing and midwifery research, where it can be applied to a broad range of topics. Neophyte researchers should not be deterred by its rigorous standards, although time and effort are required to appreciate the similarities and differences between grounded theory approaches.
A clear understanding of its philosophical foundations and attention to its main features should underpin researchers' efforts to conduct a high-quality grounded theory study.
扎根理论是应用最为广泛的定性研究方法之一。然而，它很复杂，经常被误解和误用。
对扎根理论进行批判性概述，以帮助新手研究者理解一种从数据中系统生成理论的方法。
扎根理论的独特性体现在研究者在研究过程中从数据中阐释概念的方式上，而不是带着一系列预先定义的概念进入研究领域。坚持其严格标准能使研究者为知识和实践做出贡献。
扎根理论在护理和助产研究中特别有用，可应用于广泛的主题。新手研究者不应因其严格标准而却步，尽管需要时间和精力来领会扎根理论方法之间的异同。
对其哲学基础的清晰理解以及对其主要特征的关注，应成为研究者开展高质量扎根理论研究的努力方向。
