Grounded theory as an approach of interpretative research

Authors

  • Silvia Helena De Bortoli Cassiani Universidade de São Paulo; Departamento de Enfermagem Geral e Especializada; Departamento de Enfermagem Geral e Especializada
  • Maria Helena Larcher Caliri Universidade Federal de São Carlos; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Nilza Teresa Rotter Pelá Universidade de São Paulo; Departamento de Enfermagem Geral e Especializada; Departamento de Enfermagem Geral e Especializada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691996000300007

Keywords:

qualitative research, grounded theory

Abstract

Interpretative research comprehends studies on qualitative methodology and inductive research. According to Lowenberg's classification (1994), grounded theory is a type of interpretative research situated as a variant of symbolic interaction. The purpose of the present study was to discuss grounded theory as a methodological reference, presenting it and indicating its method. The following stages were presented: collection of empirical data, proceedings of data codification or analysis; open coding, axial coding or concept modification and integration and theory delimitation. The studies of CALIRI (1994) and CASSIANI (1994) exemplified the utilization of this methodological reference. Finally, authors visualized grounded theory as an useful reference of analysis, providing means and orienting, through its stages, the researcher aiming at using it.

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Published

1996-12-01

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 3 (1996)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Grounded theory as an approach of interpretative research. (1996). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 4(3), 75-88. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11691996000300007