title: Coding, Constant Comparisons, and Core Categories: A Worked Example for Novice Constructivist Grounded Theorists.
abstract: Grounded theory method has been described extensively in the literature. Yet, the varying processes portrayed can be confusing for novice grounded theorists. This article provides a worked example of the data analysis phase of a constructivist grounded theory study that examined family presence during resuscitation in acute health care settings. Core grounded theory methods are exemplified, including initial and focused coding, constant comparative analysis, memo writing, theoretical sampling, and theoretical saturation. The article traces the construction of the core category "Conditional Permission" from initial and focused codes, subcategories, and properties, through to its position in the final substantive grounded theory.
authors.affiliation: Flinders University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
authors.forename: Tracey M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Giles
authors.forename: Sheryl
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: de Lacey
authors.forename: Eimear
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Muir-Cochrane
mesh_terms: D059019:Clinical Coding; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D066296:Grounded Theory; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000451:nursing*