Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Articles
Grounded Theory: A Qualitative Research Methodology for Physical Therapy
Publication Title
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice
ISSN
0959-3985
Publication Date
2002
Keywords
Grounded Theory Methodology, Particular Situation, Open-Ended Questioning, Data Collection, Analysis, Theoretical Sampling
Abstract
The interest in grounded theory methodology for physical therapy research has grown in recent years. Grounded theory is a qualitative research methodology, initially developed by sociologists Barney Glaser and Anselm L. Strauss. Significant variations in the approach were later introduced by Strauss and Corbin. The intent of grounded theory methodology is to generate a theory relating to a particular situation. Other distinguishing features of this method include the use of open-ended questioning, the synthesis of data collection with analysis, the use of theoretical sampling, and the systematic procedures for data collection, analysis, and theory development. The purposes of this article are to introduce the tenets of the grounded theory methodology, to present examples of how the methodology can be applied to physical therapy research, and to suggest criteria for evaluating grounded theory studies.
DOI
10.1080/09593980290058490
Volume
18
Issue
3
First Page
109
Last Page
120
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
NSUWorks Citation
Mellion, Linda Resnik and Tovin, Melissa M., "Grounded Theory: A Qualitative Research Methodology for Physical Therapy" (2002). Department of Physical Therapy Faculty Articles. 52.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_pt_facarticles/52
