| Thursday, July 10, 2008: 10:30 AM-11:45 AM | |||
| Grounded Theory: Evolution, Revolution and Progression | |||
| Learning Objective #1: Describe selected grounded theory methodological strategies and techniques | |||
| Learning Objective #2: Employ selected grounded theory strategies and techniques in conducting nursing research within a constructivist paradigm | |||
| The use of grounded theory methodology has increased over recent decades. The popularity of this methodology has grown amongst various disciplines, including nursing. This symposium will discuss the contemporary application of grounded theory in nursing research. Through the use of examples of three distinct research studies, this symposium will demonstrate the effective use of grounded theory strategies and techniques. | |||
| Symposium Organizer: | Melanie Birks, MEd | ||
| Symposium Presenters: | Jane Mills, PhD Vicki Drury, MEd | ||
| The application of constructivist grounded theory as a research methodology for nursing Vicki Drury, MEd | |||
| Memoing in grounded theory research Melanie Birks, MEd | |||
| Data generation, data analysis and theoretical integration Jane Mills, PhD | |||