The Grounded Theory Institute.
The official site of Dr. Barney Glaser and Classic Grounded Theory.
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Dr. Barney Glaser's latest Books:
Due out soon:
Jargonizing: The Use of the Grounded Theory Vocabulary : a comparative analysis of the 37 articles in the Sage Handbook of Grounded Theory
Already available:
Doing Quantitative Grounded Theory.
Check it out, and many others at sociologypress.com
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Next troubleshooting seminar:
New York, New York October 27-29, 2009. Led by Dr. Barney Glaser.
For further info contact: jillrhine@comcast.net
See Seminars for further information on all the upcoming seminars.
Barney Glaser's now world famous troubleshooting seminars are designed for PhD candidates to trouble shoot exactly their next question in writing, doing their GT dissertation. The goal is to get candidates closer to finishing the PhD dissertation, by troubleshooting their current GT problem(s) and listening to other student's current GT problems in an open, supportive and noncompetitive discussion. Seminars cover the many GT issues candidates face in completing their PhD dissertation. All students will learn from each other, and receive invaluable help.
Seminars
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Call for Papers – the Grounded Theory Review
The Grounded Theory Review (www.groundedtheoryreview.com) is an international peer-reviewed journal for the advancement of classic grounded theory research and scholarship. Each issue of the Review contains papers featuring substantive theories developed using classic grounded theory methodology as well as papers with a focus on methodological perspectives. The Review wishes to serve as a forum for global networking among grounded theory researchers and welcomes dialogue and discussion between its readers and the members of its Peer Review Editorial Board. We are currently seeking articles for the forthcoming special issue:
November, 2009. This issue will focus on writing and publishing CGT. The numerous remodelled versions of GT have resulted in many misunderstandings of the classic methodology, most particularly, the misconception that GT is a qualitative research method. The resultant confusion of CGT with qualitative methods is a frequent frustration – and sometimes obstacle – for CGT scholars seeking to publish in mainstream academic journals where the criteria for publication may be inconsistent with CGT methodology and where reviewers will often assess a CGT paper against established criteria for qualitative research. We welcome papers that address these issues and offer advice to others in successfully overcoming the obstacles to publication in mainstream journals. Deadline for submissions is August 31 ·
For the special issue, papers of 2000 – 4000 words are preferred.
In addition to this special call for papers, we continue to welcome papers presenting substantive and formal grounded theories from a broad range of disciplines including business and management, education, health services, sociology, etc. Papers should follow the general submission guidelines as outlined on the Review website.
Forward all submissions to Judith Holton, Editor-in-Chief judith@groundedtheoryreview.com.
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The book of Discovery of Grounded Theory is being translated now into Polish. It will be published by the "Nomo's" Publishing Company in the next year.
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*CAN YOU HELP WITH A STUDY ON SUPERVISING A GT PHD?*
"Dr Andy Lowe [Bangkok] and Dr Wendy Guthrie [Scotland] are doing a GT research project on supervision of the GT PhD. They invite everyone to email their testimonials [the bad, the good and the indifferent] of both being supervised and supervising the GT PhD. Please email your experiences to Andy and Wendy at:
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A Recently Discovered Article!
An article written by Dr. Glaser in 1965 (before Discovery of Grounded Theory) is now available on the forum. It demonstrates that Dr. Glaser already had conceived and written about all the basic principles of grounded theory before his work with Anselm Strauss. Read it now.
Recent PhDs
Another one of our seminar participants just passed his defense with flying colors. A big congratulation to Dr. Scott Rader who recently received his PhD from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His field of study is Consumer Behavior and his dissertation looked at interaction with mobile technology producers.
Dr. Tom Andrews reports that "Dr. Mark Philbin successfully defended his PhD yesterday in Dublin. His thesis went through without any corrections, meaning the PhD was awarded immediately! Mark did very well and we all enjoyed the Viva. "
Dr. James Jones, who came to the Mill Vallley Seminar in 2007, received his Ed.D. in July 2008. His dissertation was on the information-seeking behavior of people in the construction industry. Congratulations James!
Dr. Trisha Fritz, one of our long time seminar participants, received her PhD in June of 2006. Her dissertation was: "Untenable Accountability: No Principal Left Behind, Everyday Professional Development under No Child Behind" A belated congratulation to you Trisha.
Another seminar participant recently received her Doctorate. Dr. Lorrie Brown's dissertation: Perceiving and Communicating Love: A Grounded Exploration or Recalled Leader-Follower Interactions From Middlechildhood, was accepted Dec. 1, 2008. Congratulations Lorrie.
We are happy to add Dr. Pernilla Pergert to the list of successful PhDs. Her thesis: Facading in Transcultural Caring Relationships: Healthcare Staff and Foreign-born Parents in Childhood Cancer Care. She successfully defended in Stockholm, June 2008.
A big congratulations to Dr. Magdalena Verheyen who received her PhD in the UK. Her thesis was: SURVIVALISING AMONG HOMELESS PEOPLE WITH TUBERCULOSIS: A GROUNDED THEORY STUDY
Another one of the GTI seminar participants has earned her degree. Dr. Rhonda Rabbitt is now Interim Director, College of Liberal Studies School of Education, University of Wisconsin-La Cross. Congratulations Rhonda!
Taira St. John has received her PhD. Her dissertation was Titled: A Grounded Theory of Domestic Violence Perpetration: Normalizing the Abnormal. Congratulations Taira!
Congratulations to Dr. Jacqueline Flynn of Christchurch, New Zealand for receiving her PhD!
Congratulations to Dr. Virginia Crowe who has received her doctorate right her in the USA. Her dissertation was titled: From Unknown to Known: A Grounded Theory Study Among Those Who Have Learned About and From Their Depression.
Congratulations Dr. Carol Roderick ! Her dissertation topic was “Commodifying Self: A Grounded Theory of the Senior Year of Undergraduate Study”.
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The Grounded Theory Institute is dedicated to helping people learn about authentic Grounded Theory (otherwise knows as Glaserian, Classic, or Orthodox Grounded Theory). It is a place where scholars come together to aid each other in the pursuit of a better understanding of GT. From the novice to the GT teacher, there is always a deeper level of understanding possible when it come to the procedures and the power of GT.