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Approaches to reviewing the literature in grounded theory: A framework

Deering, Kris; Williams, Jo

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Kris Deering Kris3.Deering@uwe.ac.uk
Associate Lecturer - CHSS - SHSW - UHSW0001

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Jo Williams Joanne8.Williams@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing



Abstract

Background
There is considerable debate about how to review the literature in grounded theory research. Notably, grounded theory typically discourages reviewing the literature before data is collected and analysed, so that researchers do not form preconceptions about the theory. However, it is likely researchers will need to review the literature to show they intend to address a gap in knowledge with their research. This might confuse novice researchers, especially given that different approaches to grounded theory can have contrasting positions concerning how and when literature should be reviewed.

Aim
To provide an overview of grounded theory and how different approaches might tackle literature reviews.

Discussion
The authors use a framework to illustrate some of the commonalities between grounded theory approaches, to guide novice researchers in reviewing the literature. The framework acknowledges some of the tensions concerning researchers’ objectivity and sketches three phases for researchers to consider when reviewing the literature.]

Conclusion
Reviewing the literature has different meanings and implications when using grounded theory compared with other research methodologies.

Implications for practice
It is imperative, novice researchers be attuned to the different ways of reviewing the literature when using grounded theory.

Citation

Deering, K., & Williams, J. (2020). Approaches to reviewing the literature in grounded theory: A framework. Nurse Researcher, 28(4), https://doi.org/10.7748/nr.2020.e1752

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Mar 16, 2020
Online Publication Date Jul 9, 2020
Publication Date Sep 16, 2020
Deposit Date Jun 2, 2020
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Nurse Researcher
Print ISSN 1351-5578
Publisher RCN Publishing
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 28
Issue 4
DOI https://doi.org/10.7748/nr.2020.e1752
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/5955198
Publisher URL https://journals.rcni.com/nurse-researcher/evidence-and-practice/approaches-to-reviewing-the-literature-in-grounded-theory-a-framework-nr.2020.e1752/abs

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