Is it really theoretical? A review of sampling in grounded theory studies in nursing journals

McCrae, Niall; Purssell, Edward

doi:10.1111/jan.12986

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“…After interviewing the first participants, the emerging concepts from the constant comparison of data guided the process of sampling, as recommended in grounded theory research (Cutcliffe ; McCrae & Purssell ). During this iterative process, diversity of the participants was taken into account in terms of sex, age, educational level, status of employment as a peer worker, work hours, length of employment, and work setting.…”

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Constructing a positive identity: A qualitative study of the driving forces of peer workers in mental health‐care systems

Vandewalle

Debyser

Beeckman

et al. 2017

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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There is growing recognition in mental health for the perspective of individuals with lived experience of mental health problems and mental health service use. As peer workers, these individuals can use their specific experience to benefit and support peers and professional caregivers, and to participate at all levels of mental health‐care systems. The aim of the present study was to develop a conceptual framework representing the driving forces of peer workers to fullfil their position in mental health‐care systems. A qualitative interview approach was employed using principles of grounded theory. Over a period of 5 months in 2014–2015, semistructured interviews were conducted with 14 peer workers in residential and community mental health‐care systems. The emerged conceptual framework reveals that peer workers strive towards constructing a positive identity. This process is powered by driving forces reflecting a desire for normalization and an urge for self‐preservation. Peer workers realize a meaningful employment by using their lived experience perspective as an asset, liberating themselves out of restrictive role patterns, and by breaking down stigma and taboo. As a precondition to engage in these normalization processes, peer workers perceive they need to secure their self‐preservation by balancing the emergence of adverse emotional fluctuations. The conceptual framework can inform the development of work contexts in which peer workers have an authentic and meaningful contribution, while being offered sufficient support and learning opportunities to manage their well‐being.

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confidence: 99%

Constructing a positive identity: A qualitative study of the driving forces of peer workers in mental health‐care systems

Vandewalle

Debyser

Beeckman

et al. 2017

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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“…19 As with much research in healthcare services, our purposive sampling was not strictly theoretical. 23 Recruitment continued, concurrent with the analysis, but additional participants were not specifically selected for theoretical reasons, only to ensure that thematic saturation was reached, that is, until no substantial new information about themes was generated by additional interviews. 21 We conducted three in-person interviews and nine one-on-one telephone interviews.…”

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Community pharmacists and chronic pain: A qualitative study of experience, perception, and challenges

Tabeefar

Chang

Cooke

et al. 2020

Canadian Journal of Pain

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Background : Patients suffering from chronic pain frequently ask pharmacists for advice. Aims : This study was prompted by inadequacies in the available body of literature reporting on pharmacists’ experiences with providing care for patients with chronic pain in the community setting. Methods : A qualitative investigation of Ontario community pharmacists’ experiences was carried out. Participants were interviewed using a semistructured guide. Interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis, influenced by grounded theory. Results : This study revealed that pharmacists were knowledgeable and empathetic toward patient concerns. Challenges in their role included financial factors, patient access to multimodal treatment options, potential for harm associated with opioid use, inadequate monitoring, and gaps in training. Conclusions : This study reports community and Family Health Team pharmacists’ experiences caring for patients with chronic pain and perceptions of their professional role, including strengths and limitations, and identifies perceived challenges in the health care system.

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“…Researchers often start with convenience/purposive sampling and then move to theoretical sampling. Theoretical saturation, the point at which new data no longer provide theoretical insights, is the criteria for stopping data collection (Charmaz, 2006;Corbin, 2009;Hunter et al, 2011;McCrae & Purssell, 2016;Walker & Myrick, 2006).…”

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“…11) that are hallmarks of a grounded theory study. Key characteristics (see Table 1) include that grounded theory elucidates a process; begins with inductive logic; encompasses simultaneous data collection, analysis, and theory construction; incorporates constant comparison and memo writing; employs theoretical sampling; and focuses on the generation of a grounded theory (Charmaz, 2006(Charmaz, , 2014(Charmaz, , 2017Corbin, 2009;Corbin & Strauss, 2015;Duchscher & Morgan, 2004;Elliot & Lazenbatt, 2005;Glaser & Strauss, 1967;Hall & Callery, 2001;Hood, 2007;Hunter, Murphy, Grealish, Casey, & Keady, 2011;McCrae & Purssell, 2016;Mills et al, 2006;Morse, 2001;Ralph et al, 2015;Walker & Myrick, 2006). Although there are identifiable grounded theory characteristics, there are also noteworthy differences between the approaches that need to be examined before embarking on a study (Charmaz, 2014;Mills et al, 2006).…”

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Discriminating among grounded theory approaches

2018

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To rationalize the selection of a research methodology, one must understand its philosophical origins and unique characteristics. This process can be challenging in the landscape of evolving qualitative methodologies. Grounded theory is a research methodology with a distinct history that has resulted in numerous approaches. Although the approaches have key similarities, they also have differing philosophical assumptions that influence the ways in which their methods are understood and implemented. The purpose of this discussion paper is to compare and contrast three widely used grounded theory approaches with key distinguishing characteristics, enabling a more thoughtful selection of approach. This work contributes to the existing literature through contrasting classic Glaserian grounded theory, Straussian grounded theory, and constructivist grounded theory in a systematic manner with prominent distinguishing characteristics developed from a review of the literature. These characteristics included historical development, philosophical perspective, role of the researcher, data analysis procedures, perspective of the grounded theory, and strengths/critique. Based on this analysis, three considerations are proposed to direct the methodological choice for a study: purpose, philosophy, and pragmatics. Understanding the similarities and differences in the grounded theory approaches can facilitate methodological transparency and determine the best fit for one's study and worldview as a researcher.

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Is it really theoretical? A review of sampling in grounded theory studies in nursing journals

Abstract: Specific reporting guidelines for grounded theory studies should be developed to ensure that study reports describe an iterative process of fieldwork and theoretical development.

Cited by 52 publications

References 37 publications

Constructing a positive identity: A qualitative study of the driving forces of peer workers in mental health‐care systems

Constructing a positive identity: A qualitative study of the driving forces of peer workers in mental health‐care systems

Community pharmacists and chronic pain: A qualitative study of experience, perception, and challenges

Discriminating among grounded theory approaches

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