Grounded Theory as an iterative and comparative process between principles and characteristics: An interpretive perspective

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Title: Grounded Theory as an iterative and comparative process between principles and characteristics: An interpretive perspective

Abstract: The contribution describes the methodological approach of Grounded Theory (GT) as a flexible and malleable approach to be employed in the context of complex educational contexts that are constantly changing and whose many variables constitute a rich terrain for analysis in terms of significant observed events. Some central issues related to the generation and emergence of inductive theory, theoretical saturation, the extent to which coding schemes should be formalized, and the assessment of quality and rigor in interpretive research are discussed. It is argued that GT is an approach aimed at making data emerge from a theory that can encapsulate facets proper to a phenomenon emerging from reality, without losing sight of its objective character.

Keywords: Education; Grounded Theory; Qualitative Methods; School

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Title: La Grounded Theory come processo iterativo e comparativo tra principi e caratteristiche: Una prospettiva interpretativa

Abstract: Il presente contributo si propone di descrivere l'approccio metodologico della Grounded Theory (GT), quale approccio flessibile e duttile da impiegare nell'ambito di contesti educativi complessi in continuo cambiamento, le cui numerose variabili costituiscono un terreno ricco di elementi da analizzare in termini di eventi significativi osservati. Vengono discusse alcune questioni centrali relative alla generazione ed emergenza della teoria induttiva, alla saturazione teorica, alla misura in cui gli schemi di codifica dovrebbero essere formalizzati, alla valutazione della qualità e del rigore nella ricerca interpretativa. Si sostiene che la GT è un approccio teso a fare emergere dati da una teoria in grado di racchiudere sfaccettature proprie di un fenomeno emergente dalla realtà, senza perdere di vista il suo carattere oggettivo.

Keywords: Contesti scolastici; Educazione; Grounded Theory; Metodologia qualitativa

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Title: La théorie ancrée en tant que processus itératif et comparatif entre les principes et les caractéristiques: une perspective interprétative

Abstract: Cette contribution vise à décrire l'approche méthodologique de la théorie fondée (GT), comme une approche flexible et ductile à utiliser dans le contexte de contextes éducatifs complexes en changement continu, dont les nombreuses variables constituent un sol riche en éléments à analyser en termes d'événements significatifs observés.Certains problèmes centraux relatifs à la génération et à l'urgence de la théorie inductive sont discutés, saturation théorique, dans la mesure où les schémas de codage doivent être formalisés, à l'évaluation de la qualité et de la rigueur dans la recherche interprétative.Il est affirmé que la GT est une approche visant à faire ressortir les données d'une théorie capable d'enfermer des facettes d'un phénomène émergeant de la réalité, sans perdre de vue son caractère objectif. (This version of record did not originally feature translated metadata in this target language; the translation is hereby provided by Google Translation)

Keywords: Contextes scolaires;Éducation;Théorie fondée sur la terre;Méthodologie qualitative

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Title: La Grounded Theory como proceso iterativo y comparativo entre principios y características: Una perspectiva interpretativa

Abstract: El presente artículo tiene como objetivo describir el enfoque metodológico de la Grounded Theory (GT), como un enfoque flexible y adaptable para usar en contextos educativos complejos en constante cambio, cuyas numerosas variables constituyen un terreno rico en elementos para analizar en términos de eventos significativos observados. Se discuten algunas cuestiones centrales relacionadas con la generación y emergencia de la teoría inductiva, la saturación teórica, el grado en que los esquemas de codificación deben ser formalizados, y la evaluación de la calidad y rigor en la investigación interpretativa. Se sostiene que la GT es un enfoque dirigido a hacer emerger datos de una teoría capaz de abarcar facetas propias de un fenómeno emergente de la realidad, sin perder de vista su carácter objetivo.

Keywords: Educación; Escuela; Grounded Theory; Métodos cualitativos

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Title: Teoria fundamentada como um processo iterativo e comparativo entre princípios e características: uma perspectiva interpretativa

Abstract: Essa contribuição visa descrever a abordagem metodológica da teoria fundamentada (GT), como uma abordagem flexível e dúctil a ser usada no contexto de contextos educacionais complexos em mudanças contínuas, cujas numerosas variáveis ​​constituem um solo rico em elementos a serem analisados ​​em termos de eventos significativos observados.Algumas questões centrais relacionadas à geração e emergência da teoria indutiva são discutidas, saturação teórica, na medida em que os esquemas de codificação devem ser formalizados, para a avaliação da qualidade e rigor na pesquisa interpretativa.Alega -se que o GT é uma abordagem destinada a destacar dados de uma teoria capaz de envolver facetas de um fenômeno emergindo da realidade, sem perder de vista seu caráter objetivo. (This version of record did not originally feature translated metadata in this target language; the translation is hereby provided by Google Translation)

Keywords: Contextos escolares;Educação;Teoria fundamentada;Metodologia Qualitativa

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