Grounded theory is a qualitative research method that uses participant narratives to construct theoretical frameworks that explicate common psychosocial processes by which persons respond to or manage health, social, or organizational challenges.
Grounded theory is used in a wide variety of disciplines such as nursing, medicine, social work, business, education, and the social sciences to guide research on the dynamic ways in which persons and organizations respond to real-world problems. The findings of grounded theory studies often provide foundational information needed to develop psychosocial health interventions, promote strategies of social change, and initiate changes in organizational practices.
Participants will receive didactic lectures on the tenets of grounded theory, an opportunity to frame a research question in their area of interest, a discussion of how to develop a grounded theory proposal, hands-on coding activities, and an activity focused on the critique of grounded theory research that will be due near the end of Summer Session 2, approximately August 1, 2024.
The session is applicable to professionals and students in the health and social sciences within the IU system, as well as from other universities or organizations.
Participants must be able to attend all days of the intensive. Single-day registration or participation is not permitted.
