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Illuminating the Path: A Methodological Exploration of Grounded Theory in Doctoral Theses
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Laura Guerrero Puerta; Rocío Lorente García – Qualitative Research Journal, 2024
Purpose: This article explores challenges faced by doctoral candidates using grounded theory (GT) in their theses, focusing on coding, theory development and time constraints. It also examines the impact of doctoral committees on GT dissertations, addressing epistemological clashes and the desire for familiarity over novelty.…
Descriptors: Doctoral Students, Doctoral Dissertations, Grounded Theory, Coding