• Admin Login
    View Item 
    •   Open Polytechnic Repository Home
    • Open Polytechnic Research
    • Teaching and Learning
    • View Item
    •   Open Polytechnic Repository Home
    • Open Polytechnic Research
    • Teaching and Learning
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    Acquiring and developing theoretical sensitivity through undertaking a grounded preliminary literature review.

    Thumbnail
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    Author
    Thistoll, T.
    Hooper, V.
    Pauleen, D.
    Keyword
    Literature reviews
    Grounded theory
    Theoretical sensitivity
    Research
    Description of form
    First online: 03 February 2015. Quality & Quantity - March 2016, Volume 50, Issue 2, pp 619-636
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Article
    Language
    en
    Abstract
    In this article we propose that researchers can undertake a grounded preliminary literature review (GPLR) to acquire and develop their theoretical sensitivity as soon as possible in order to progress their research to the theory development stage. We utilize principles and philosophies within the grounded theory method as it is known for its ability to develop rigorous theory through the application of systematic procedures. A GPLR helps the researcher to build up a repertoire of theoretical codes for use in the later stages of a grounded research based study. Unlike the traditional literature review, the GPLR does not extend to covering the substantive topic area of research. By conducting a GPLR, researchers (in particular graduate students) can both satisfy mandatory university requirements to conduct a substantial literature review prior to beginning formal research and also meet generally accepted standards in the grounded theory method to delay reading in the substantive topic area until after the core category emerges from the data analysis. The article advocates and demonstrates a seven step method for developing a GPLR. A case is also made for the use of computer aided analytical tools. Further benefits, implications and areas of future research are discussed.
    Citation
    Thistoll, T., Hooper, V. & Pauleen, D.J. (2015). Acquiring and developing theoretical sensitivity through undertaking a grounded preliminary literature review.
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/11072/1785
    Collections
    • Teaching and Learning

    Browse

    All of Open Polytechnic RepositoryCommunities & CollectionsBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsThis CollectionBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjects

    My Account

    Admin Login

    Statistics

    View Usage Statistics

    DSpace software copyright © 2002-2022  DuraSpace
    Contact Us | Send Feedback
    DSpace Express is a service operated by 
    Atmire NV