Theory Construction in Qualitative Research

@article{Timmermans2012TheoryCI,
  title={Theory Construction in Qualitative Research},
  author={S. Timmermans and Iddo Tavory},
  journal={Sociological Theory},
  year={2012},
  volume={30},
  pages={167 - 186}
}
  • S. Timmermans, Iddo Tavory
  • Published 2012
  • Sociology
  • Sociological Theory
    • A critical pathway for conceptual innovation in the social is the construction of theoretical ideas based on empirical data. Grounded theory has become a leading approach promising the construction of novel theories. Yet grounded theory–based theoretical innovation has been scarce in part because of its commitment to let theories emerge inductively rather than imposing analytic frameworks a priori. We note, along with a long philosophical tradition, that induction does not logically lead to… CONTINUE READING
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