Extended qualitative content analysis: researching the United Nations and other international institutions

Purpose This paper aims to introduce the extended qualitative content analysis (EQCA) method integrate data-reducing and data-complicating research steps when conducting on United Nations other international institutions. Design/methodology/approach EQCA supplements of analysis, which enables researchers deal with large amounts data, two elements from grounded theory, allow detailed interpretation codes sub-codes. The in question are axial coding theoretical sampling. Findings provides a generate middle-range theories by combining empirical address theorize complex interactions between actors, structures norms value added proposed is demonstrated case study intergovernmental working group issue area business human rights. Originality/value Based concepts social causality, this contributes body that transcends dichotomy positivist post-positivist approaches disciplines relations political theory.