Basics of Qualitative Research: Techniques and Procedures for Developing Grounded Theory

by Juliet M. Corbin, Anselm L. Strauss

The Third Edition of the bestselling Basics of Qualitative Research:Techniques and Procedures for Developing Grounded Theory continues to offer immensely practical advice and technical expertise to aid researchers in making sense of their collected data. Authors Juliet Corbin and the late Anselm Strauss (co-creator of Grounded Theory) present methods that enable researchers to analyze and interpret their data, and ultimately build theory from it. Highly accessible in their approach, Corbin and Strauss provide a step-by-step guide to the research act--from the formation of the research question through several approaches to coding and analysis, to reporting on the research. Full of definitions and illustrative examples, this book concludes with chapters that present criteria for evaluating a study, as well as responses to common questions posed by students of qualitative research. Significantly revised, Basics of Qualitative Research remains a landmark volume in the study of qualitative methods.

Key Features of the Third Edition:

Genres: Research, Nonfiction, Sociology, Qualitative Research, Research Methods, Psychology, Academic

400 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1990

About the author

Juliet M. Corbin is retired lecturer at San Jose State University School of Nursing and Senior Scientists at International Institute for Qualitative Methodology, University of Alberta

Reviews

[Jack · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decided you want to teach yourself qualitative research? Decided that you'd like to actually make that research, not just journalism? Well, apparently this is a good place to start. The start is dense. Unbelievably philosophically loaded dense. While I think I understand why it was important to the authors to situate themselves in a several hundred years of philosophy of science and realism, I'm not sure I needed to read it first. While this risks a degree of naivete, the philosophy made a lot more sense to me once I figured out what the practice they were motivating looked like.

And the book does a lovely, absolutely lovely job of laying out a pragmatic approach to doing rich qualitative research. And then, remarkably, actually spends several chapters doing some -- going over interviews, doing coding, doing memoing, reflecting on it. It gives a very nice feel for how to wade in. If you are going to wade in, this seems like a darn fine survival guide.

[Ghasem Safaeinejad · Rating 4 out of 5]

کتاب خوب و کاربردی ای هست منتهی بعضا خیلی از مبانی حرف زده. ترجمه هم جزو ترجمه های قوی و روان محسوب نمیشه. من ترجمه ابراهیم افشار رو از نشر نی خوندم

[Fernando Kenji · Rating 5 out of 5]

Livro bem interessante para quem pretende fazer pesquisa qualitativa! Gostei da forma como mostra exemplos do início ao fim de como codificar, categorizar, etc. Mas, acho que os exemplos poderiam ser com textos menores. Recomendo!!!

[Oxana Bayer · Rating 5 out of 5]

An ABC of how to write a qualitative research, grounded theory in particular. Inspires to go and try 😊 really simple to implement and clear tips on all the procedure and all its stages.

[Beyza · Rating 4 out of 5]

I know I will keep reading this book all over again, but here is my comment for the first time: Corbin and Strauss have helped me to clarify my thoughts about grounded theory methodology and showed me how comprehensive a grounded theory study should be. Interestingly, after I finished the book, I felt both stressed and relieved, because I still have sooooo many things to do, but I'm not the only novice qualitative researcher who is worried and confused. Therefore, I suggest everyone who is interested in qualitative research to read it.

[Michelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've often enjoyed assigned textbooks in my public health classes, but Stauss & Corbin mainly mystify me. If it wasn't for my qualitative data analysis class, I'm not sure I would know what grounded theory is after reading this book after all. The examples helped, but their wild metaphors did not.

[Antti Kapanen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This classic work gives valuable guidance for researchers deploying the "Straussian" version of the Grouded Theory method. Some parts, in particular the philosophy, data analysis strategies, memoing practice and the example project, are very insightful and useful for GT researchers.

However, it is expected that the reader is familiar with the basics of the GT methodology and has read at least the Discovery of Grounded Theory by Glaser and Strauss and preferably some other fundamental works. For example, the book assumes understanding of the coding practices, which are not explained in great detail. Also some useful elements of the previous editions, such as the coding paradigm, have been reduced in detail and not developed further, possibly due to critique by Glaser and others.

[Ahmad No'man · Rating 5 out of 5]

A highly recommended read for any novice qualitative researcher, who is trying to get a better understanding of the basics of qualitative research. Especially for those -like myself- who are trying to get the hang of Grounded Theory (GT) Methodology. I believe I owe this book and its authors a lot already, as I am having a breakthrough in my master's thesis work, and it is all thanks to that particular book.

[Jaakko · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally got myself to finish the book. An absolute must for aspiring grounded theorists. This is the book that everyone cites and no one has read, but still, I do recommend wading it through if qualitative research is your thing.

[Wonder Ekpe]

I'm yet to read a few pages

[Adam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really appreciated Corbin and Strauss' explanation of how memoing plays an integral role in the grounded theory process.

[Jay Dewey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though no bedside reading, I did find the book both challenged me in my own writing/research as well as confirmed the approaches I was taking. It had been recommended by an acquaintance working on her PhD -- and important to me because i am so out of touch with the academic world.

[Sian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Memberi wawasan bagi pemula dalam penelitian kualitatif, khususnya grounded research. Tapi utnuk melakukan peneltiian grounded, belum cukup dengan hanya membaca buku ini. Kelebihan buku ini ialah dalam hal penjelasan langkah-langkah coding yang meliputi open coding, axial coding, dan selective coding (walaupun masih perlu berkerut dahi dan untuk melakukannya itu masih "urusan lain") dibandingkan buku-buku lain yang pernah saya baca (emang bacanya masih terbatas sekali sih...).

[J-Lynn Van Pelt · Rating 3 out of 5]

The writing style for this book is very clinical and not very engaging. However, the information and examples provided are incredibly useful, so stock up on some caffeine. There are a lot of references to other qualitative research books and studies, so if what you need isn't here, you can find it in the references.

[Liberty · Rating 5 out of 5]

deeply helpful

[Kate Raven]

back in school. obviously.

[Agoes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Baru baca sampai langkah Selective Coding aja... dalam rangka ujian akhir, hahaha!

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful.

[We'reelof · Rating 3 out of 5]

Essential for anyone learning about Grounded Theory – whether you like the method itself or not (which I don't).

[Mybonab777]

for study of my thesis

[Kevin · Rating 2 out of 5]

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.............zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz is it time to graduate yet?

[Ebony · Rating 3 out of 5]

good textbook on qualitative research. perfect for undergrads and early grad students.

[Siti Rodiyah]

dapet buku ini di perpus,, :D

[Emmy Hakizimana]

I want to ready