Role of Theoretical & Conceptual Frameworks in Grounded Theory Research

Dr. Rakesh Maurya, an expert on qualitative methodologies, explains the role of theoretical and conceptual frameworks in grounded theory. He currently works at the University of North Florida, U.S.A., and teaches qualitative research to doctoral students. Grounded theory research takes a unique approach to theoretical and conceptual frameworks, emphasizing the development of theory directly from the data. In this video, we explain how and when to use theoretical and conceptual frameworks in grounded theory, and how they differ from other qualitative research approaches. You'll discover how grounded theory allows the theory to emerge from the data rather than relying on pre-existing frameworks, while still acknowledging the potential role of conceptual frameworks at later stages. This video provides practical tips for navigating frameworks in grounded theory and ensuring your research stays true to the methodology’s principles. Keywords: grounded theory, qualitative research, research methodologies, phenomenology, case study, narrative inquiry, ethnography, qualitative research methods, social science research, data analysis, qualitative analysis, research design, Grounded theory, qualitative research, research methodologies, data analysis, theory generation, social science research, constant comparison, coding in qualitative research, data collection methods, memo writing, theoretical sampling, axial coding, open coding, selective coding, Charmaz grounded theory, Glaser and Strauss, constructivist grounded theory, interpretivist approach, qualitative data analysis, inductive research, emergent themes, category development, conceptual framework, research design, saturation in qualitative research, phenomenology vs. grounded theory, grounded theory applications, theoretical sensitivity, conceptual coding, theory building, qualitative methodology, social constructivism, symbolic interactionism, substantive theory, theoretical coding, research rigor, analytical tools, constant comparative method, grounded theory research questions, sociological research, epistemological foundations, systematic data collection, qualitative interviews, participant observation, theoretical memos, conceptual density, emergent design, data-driven analysis, research paradigms, qualitative inquiry.