Grounded Theory

Name: Grounded Theory
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ISBN: 9780199753697

ISBN-10: 0199753695

ISBN-13: 9780199753697

Edition: 2012

Authors: Julianne S. Oktay

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Grounded Theory (GT) is one of the oldest and most often used forms of qualitative research. Unlike other methods, GT is used to develop theory. Grounded Theory has great potential for social work because in order to conduct theory-based practice, social workers need middle-range theories that are neither highly abstract and difficult to apply in real life. Social work and Grounded Theory focus on the interaction of individual and society. GT studies can provide theories about how individuals navigate their surroundings that can be tested in social work practice and, ultimately, be used to guide social work practitioners.In this volume, readers will find discussions of the common roots of…

Book details

List price: $56.00
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/30/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 8.50" wide x 5.50" long x 0.41" tall
Weight: 0.440
Language: English



Preface



Introduction to Grounded Theory and its Potential for Social Work



Getting Started



Early Data Analysis



Late Stage Analysis



Evaluating Quality



Grounded Theory in Social Work Research: Problems and Promise


Glossary


References


Index