Phyllis Noerager Stern and Caroline Porr provide the most accessible description of grounded theory methods to date in this brief, clear, and useful guide. Based on the foundational work of Barney Glaser, the volume reflects the complexity of conducting grounded theory research-- not something that can be done “by the numbers”-- while offering much-needed help to younger scholars and community-based researchers in using the method effectively in practice. Examples, exercises, references and a glossary provide important resources for the grounded-theory novice.
A brief, useful guide to Glaserian grounded theory methods for the novice.
"The authors claim that the value of grounded theory is in doing it. The practice of grounded theory—which is the aim of this book, making the method accessible—is the best way to deeply understand its peculiar features. Doing good GT is also the way to avoid the above-mentioned trivialization of the method, and to avoid resting only on the use of a legitimizing jargon. Stern and Porr provide direction for doing excellent grounded theory. Therefore, we hope that theEssentials of Accessible Grounded Theorywill provide a smooth but challenging introduction to the practice of grounded theory research, and we hope that the readers will continue their learning by doing, and enjoying research."
-- From the foreword by Massimiliano Tarozzi, University of Trento, Italy
"Essentials of Grounded Theoryprovides exactly what the title promises, 'grounded theory made easy.' I find the exercises especially helpful to my masters students."
- Eleanor Krassen Covan, Professor of Gerontology and Sociology, University of North Carolina Wilmington
"As a grounded theory mentor, Phyllis Stern’s strength is her ability to respect all the voices at the table while generating insights that enlighten. Stern and lÓÏ
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