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Developing Theory Through Qualitative Inquiry
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Developing Theory Through Qualitative Inquiry

First Edition


April 2024 | 216 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

This unique text shows researchers how to develop theories derived through qualitative inquiry. Johnny Saldaña illustrates how a theory is a research-based statement with an accompanying explicating narrative that contains six properties: concepts, propositional logic, parameters/variation, explanation/causation, generalizability/transferability, and the improvement of social life. The book features hundreds of examples of theories and metatheories from a wide range of disciplines and includes end-of-chapter activities for exercising the skills necessary to develop original theories. Just as Saldaña demystifies coding and qualitative data analysis in his bestselling Sage books, Developing Theory Through Qualitative Inquiry presents an accessible introduction to the principles and methods of theorizing for social insight.

 
Chapter 1 Defining Theory
 
Chapter 2 Concepts
 
Chapter 3 Propositions
 
Chapter 4 Parameters and Variation
 
Chapter 5 Explanation
 
Chapter 6 Generalizability and Transferability
 
Chapter 7 Improving Social Life
 
Chapter 8 Synthesizing the Six Properties
 
Chapter 9 Modeling a Theory
 
Chapter 10 Evaluating a Theory
 
Chapter 11 Conclusion

The author brings years of experience as a researcher, teacher, and writer into this excellent volume in ways that will elevate the importance of qualitative research in academia and in society.

Timothy Gunnells
Amridge University

This text will provide qualitative researchers with the tools to both generate theory in creative ways and champion the power of their research.

Angela Hooser
University of South Florida

A useful text for Dissertation

Mr Mark Warner
Education, North East Surrey college of technology
October 2, 2024

Sample Materials & Chapters

Ch01_Defining Theory

Ch02_Concepts


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