title: An exploration of the origin of classic grounded theory.
abstract: In grounded theory, assumptions and paradigms underpin the approach giving the researcher an understanding and ability to justify what makes something count as knowledge. However, the epistemological assumptions related to grounded theory are not clearly explained, which appears to have led to misinterpretation and misuse of method, particularly in nursing research.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Moore
mesh_terms: D008962:Models, Theoretical; D015399:Nursing Research