Data analysis: comparison between the different methodological perspectives of the Grounded Theory

作者：Guedes dos Santos Jose Luis; Cunha Kamylla; Adamy Edlamar Katia; Stein Backes Marli Terezinha; Leite Josete Luzia; Macedo de Sousa Francisca Georgina

来源：Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP, 2018, 52(0): e03303.

DOI：10.1590/S1980-220X2017021803303

• Qualitative Research
• Nursing Research
• Nursing Methodology Research

Grounded Theory (GT) has undergone many transformations since its proposition as a research method in the 1960s. As a result of these changes, three different GT approaches have been outlined: classic, straussian and constructivist ground theory, each with its peculiarities, but mainly concerning data analysis. Thus, this study aimed to describe and compare the data analysis process adopted by the different methodological perspectives of GT. The text is organized into two topics. Firstly, we present the common and differentiating characteristics of the three methodological perspectives of GT. In sequence, the data analysis system adopted in each of the GT methodological perspectives is described and exemplified, varying between two and three stages, and may or may not include the use of the paradigmatic model. Thus, this study provides support for understanding the different data analysis systems adopted in GT, which may contribute to the rigor and scientific quality of nursing research adopting this method.

• 出版日期2018