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Theoretical Saturation in Grounded Theory Studies: An Evaluative Tool

Züleyha ÜNLÜ
Henna QURESHİ
Pages
139–162
Publication Date
2023-03-28
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Additionally, facilitating novice GT researchers, the paper suggests the Q-Ü Theoretical Saturation instrument to offer possible solutions to overcome the paradigm-related and practical challenges.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The three Grounded Theory (GT hereafter) schools, Classic, Straussian, and Constructivist GT, differ from each other based on their paradigmatic perspectives.
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Key Findings & Data:The major difference is in terms of the data analysis procedure.
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Conclusion & Impact:Additionally, facilitating novice GT researchers, the paper suggests the Q-Ü Theoretical Saturation instrument to offer possible solutions to overcome the paradigm-related and practical challenges.
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⚙️Variables:Theoretical Saturation · Grounded Theory · Paradigms

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The three Grounded Theory (GT hereafter) schools, Classic, Straussian, and Constructivist GT, differ from each other based on their paradigmatic perspectives. The major difference is in terms of the data analysis procedure. Common features exist among the three GT traditions such as constant comparison method, simultaneous data collection and analysis, memos, theoretical sensitivity, theoretical sampling, and theoretical saturation. Among these features, theoretical saturation acts as a key factor that initiates each coding stage of GT while ending the preceding one. This paper focuses on Theoretical Saturation in GT and evaluates how different GT paradigms approach the concept of Theoretical Saturation. Additionally, facilitating novice GT researchers, the paper suggests the Q-Ü Theoretical Saturation instrument to offer possible solutions to overcome the paradigm-related and practical challenges.

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ÜNLÜ, Z., QURESHİ, H. (2023). Theoretical Saturation in Grounded Theory Studies: An Evaluative Tool. Anadolu Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, Cilt: 23 - Sayı: 1, 139–162. https://ajindex.com/articles/884832

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