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A Mixed Methods-Grounded Theory Design for Producing More Refined Theoretical Models
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A Mixed Methods-Grounded Theory Design for Producing More Refined Theoretical Models

Minjung Shim, Burke Johnson, Joke Bradt and Susan Gasson
Journal of mixed methods research, v 15(1)
01 Jan 2021

Abstract

Social Sciences Social Sciences - Other Topics Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Current literature lacks explication of how traditional grounded theory and mixed methods-grounded theory (MM-GT) are similar/different and specific explication of how to construct MM-GT designs-our purpose is to do this. We illustrate the design process using a published study. Exploratory Phase 1 involves creation of a formative-theoretical model based on multiple implicit or explicit models identified in the literature, which are then combined into a single model using metamodeling integration. Also, in Phase 1, a traditional grounded theory is developed "independently" using interview data. These two models are integrated into a combined/metamodel at the end of Phase 1. Confirmatory Phase 2 involves testing of the final Phase 1 metamodel using a mixed methods experiment. In Phase 3, the Phase 1 and Phase 2 results are integrated, producing the "final" metamodel. This article contributes to the field of mixed methods research by showing how to design an MM-GT study that is focused on theory development and testing.

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