Grounded Theory and Sensitizing Concepts

Authors

  • Glen Bowen Western Carolina University

Abstract

Grounded theory is a qualitative research approach that uses inductive analysis as a principal technique. Yet, researchers who embrace this approach often use sensitizing concepts to guide their analysis. In this article, the author examines the relationship between sensitizing concepts and grounded theory. Furthermore, he illustrates the application of sensitizing concepts in a study of community-based antipoverty projects in Jamaica. The article contains commentary about trustworthiness techniques, the coding process, and the constant comparative method of analysis, as well as a synopsis of study findings.

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Published

2008-11-19

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 3 (2006)

Section

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