Grounded Theory in Applied Linguistics Research

A Practical Guide
2. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-80625-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 220 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

In this revised and expanded second edition, Gregory Hadley unravels the often-tangled understanding among applied linguistics researchers regarding grounded theory, a widely recognized research methodology employed globally by social scientists, educators, and qualitative researchers.

This hands-on manual, specifically tailored for graduate students, supervisors, and researchers, not only clarifies the procedures and practical applications of grounded theory but also delves into the latest advancements, developments, and innovations in the field. The second edition offers a real-world guide that incorporates new techniques and approaches, thereby providing readers with a solid foundation and necessary skills to both effectively manage their field data and develop insightful theories with pedagogical implications for their learners. This book also offers effective strategies for explaining, justifying, and disseminating their theoretical insights to the applied linguistics community and beyond, making it a user-friendly resource for researchers in this dynamic domain. New activities and worksheets have been provided in order to lead readers toward higher levels of coding proficiency and mastery of the grounded theory method. This edition includes an expanded discussion on the importance of epistemology in qualitative research and a comprehensive exploration of contemporary grounded theories, and reveals some of the key strategies for the dissemination of grounded theory studies through conferences, papers, and monographs. Valuable insights and guidance are given for effectively communicating grounded theories within the confines of different venues. It will equip readers with the knowledge and skills required to excel in their grounded theory pursuits, and will provide insight as they navigate the ever-evolving landscape of grounded theory research.

By harnessing the potential of the grounded theory method, readers will learn how to contribute meaningful insights to the applied linguistics community and related fields. This practical guidebook will be an indispensable resource for students and academics in applied linguistics.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hadley, Gregory

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Mehrsprachigkeit
• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Sprachwissenschaften
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Enzyklopädien, Nachschlagewerke, Wörterbücher
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Methoden des Lehrens und Lernens

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword

PART I: Understanding Grounded Theory

Introduction

The Emergence of Grounded Theory

Unlocking the Potential of Grounded Theory in Applied Linguistics

The Need for this Book

Content Overview

On Style and Substance

1 Establishing Common Ground: Paradigms in Perspective

Toward Deeper Levels of Insight

Paradigms and Conceptual Metaphors

The Issue of Incommensurability

The Autopoiesis of Research Paradigms

Implications and Applications

Grounding Methodological Practices with Philosophical Insights

2 The Origins of Grounded Theory

Early Philosophical and Methodological Development

An Overview of Classic Grounded Theory

Diverging Paths

Conflict and Recriminations

External Critiques of Grounded Theory

Toward Equilibrium and Methodological Tolerance

3 Contemporary Grounded Theory

A Maturing Family of Methodologies

Dimensional Analysis

Constructivist Grounded Theory

Situational Analysis

Critical Grounded Theory

The Interconnected Nature of Grounded Theory Methodologies

Pause for Reflection

Comparing Grounded Theory with other Qualitative Research Methodologies

Toward Pragmatic Action

PART II: Doing Grounded Theory

4 Preliminary Decisions

Ethics, Ethical Review, and Ethicism

Gaining Access to Informants

Technical Decisions

Interview Transcripts

Packed for the Journey

5 Breaking New Ground Through Open Exploration

Wonder, Introspection, and Sensitivity

Observation, Note- Taking, and Early Coding

Repertory Grids

Conducting and Coding Qualitative Interviews

Memos

An Integrated Cycle of Exploration

6 Taking it to the Next Level: From Description to Theorization

Focused Coding

Conceptual Categories

Theoretical Coding

Getting to the Core

Theoretical Sufficiency

Summary

7 Spreading the Word: Theory Dissemination

Writing up Your Grounded Theory

Presenting Your Theory in Public

Summary

8 Final Thoughts

Taking Stock of What We Have Learned

Scanning the Horizon Ahead

Toward a Greater Contribution

Über Autor(innen)

Gregory Hadley is Professor of Sociolinguistics at Niigata University and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford. He has authored and edited key works on grounded theory and English language teaching, including Grounded Theory in Action and English for Academic Purposes in Neoliberal Universities.