title: The roots and development of constructivist grounded theory.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To deconstruct how Charmaz's constructivist grounded theory (CGT) evolved from the original ideas of Glaser and Strauss, and to explore how CGT is similar to and different from the original grounded theory (GT).
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  The origins of GT date to 1967 with Glaser and Strauss's study of the treatment of dying individuals, applying an inductive method allowing for the development of theory without the guidance of a preconceived theory. CGT moves away from the positivism of the Glaserian and Straussian GT schools, approaching GT through a constructivist lens that addresses how realities are made.
  
  
  METHODS
  This article does not involve the collection and analysis of primary data; instead, academic literature written by leaders in the field of GT was reviewed to generate the ideas presented.
  
  
  METHODS
  Comprehensive literature review drawing on the 'integrative review' principles.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  When selecting a GT approach, the possibility of a congruence between the chosen methodology and the worldviews of the researcher's discipline and own outlook should be considered.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The differences among the various schools of GT lie in their overarching goals and their perspectives of the nature of reality.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Considering the alignment between the constructivist worldview and the field of nursing, CGT offers a valuable methodology for researchers in this area.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: Gina
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Higginbottom
authors.forename: Erica I
authors.initials: EI
authors.lastname: Lauridsen
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research / Q000379:methods*; D009742:Nursing Theory; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012961:Sociology / Q000379:methods*