I would really like to see this issue discussed. I cannot see how
anyone, let alone a constructivist, could claim that it is possible
to process textual data without making detailed assumptions about
meanings. Words are not most usefully construed as things. That
suggests that the choice is not of whether or not to have a theory
but whether or not to make your theory explicit. Is it the case that
grounded theory prescribes that the researcher's theoretical
assumptions must not be articulated? Which means that their influence
cannot be detected or challenged.
I tend to say that I select and organise data according to a
specified theory, but using procedures similar to those specified by
grounded theory. This does not assuage everyone.
> I have some problem in using grounded theory approach. As I have
> developed a framework already, can I still use grounded theory
> approach for my research?
>
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Dr. Peter Stratton
Leeds Family Therapy and Research Centre
School of Psychology
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT UK
Phone 0113 2335728
FAX 0113 2335700
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