Grounded theory research: literature reviewing and reflexivity
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Grounded theory research: literature reviewing and reflexivity.
AIM This paper is a report of a discussion of the arguments surrounding the role of the initial literature review in grounded theory. BACKGROUND Researchers new to grounded theory may find themselves confused about the literature review, something we ourselves experienced, pointing to the need for clarity about use of the literature in grounded theory to help guide others about to embark on s...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Advanced Nursing
سال: 2007
ISSN: 0309-2402
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04436.x