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Grounded theory research: literature reviewing and reflexivity

McGhee, Gerry, Marland, Glenn R., Atkinson, Jacqueline·2007·Journal of Advanced Nursing

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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 similar research journeys. Discussion The arguments for and against the use of a substantial topic-related initial literature review in a grounded theory study are discussed, giving examples from our own studies. The use of theoretically sampled literature and the necessity for reflexivity are also discussed. Reflexivity is viewed as the explicit quest to limit researcher effects on the data by awareness of self, something seen as integral both to the process of data collection and the constant comparison method essential to grounded theory. Conclusion A researcher who is close to the field may already be theoretically sensitized and familiar with the literature on the study topic. Use of literature or any other preknowledge should not prevent a grounded theory arising from the inductive-deductive interplay which is at the heart of this method. Reflexivity is needed to prevent prior knowledge distorting the researcher's perceptions of the data.

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Authors: McGhee, G., Marland, G. R., & Atkinson, J.
Affiliations: University of Glasgow (GB)
Corresponding author: McGhee, Gerry
Venue: Journal of Advanced Nursing
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2007-09-28
Volume: 60
Issue: 3
Pages: 334-342
ISSN: 0309-2402 (ISSN-L)
1365-2648
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04436.x
OpenAlex: W2162791924
Cited by: 374
References: 47
Citations by year: 2026: 6 · 2025: 8 · 2024: 16 · 2023: 18 · 2022: 21 · 2021: 16 · 2020: 24 · 2019: 22 · 2018: 25 · 2017: 33 · 2016: 19 · 2015: 34 · 2014: 30 · 2013: 22 · 2012: 24
FWCI: 41.25
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations: Journal of Advanced Nursing (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
ENLIGHTEN (Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling Islam) (acceptedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Education › Qualitative Research Methods and Applications
Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics
Health Sciences › Nursing › Research and Theory › Methodologies in Health Research and Practice
Keywords: grounded theory, reflexivity, theoretical sampling, researcher effects, constant comparison, researcher self-awareness, nursing research methodology
MeSH terms: Health Services Research, Humans, Nursing Theory, Nursing Methodology Research

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