Grounded Theory in Applied Linguistics Research

A Practical Guide
2. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-81908-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 256 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, worksheets and powerpoints have been provided in order to lead readers towards 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
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Enzyklopädien, Nachschlagewerke, Wörterbücher
• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Sprachwissenschaften
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Methoden des Lehrens und Lernens

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Table of Contents

Dedication

Foreword

Part One: Understanding Grounded Theory
Introduction
1. Establishing Common Ground: Paradigms in Perspective
2. The Origins of Grounded Theory
3. Contemporary Grounded Theory

Part Two: Doing Grounded Theory
4. Preliminary Decisions
5. Breaking New Ground Through Open Exploration
6. Taking it to the Next Level: From Description to Theorization
7. Spreading the Word: Theory Dissemination
8. Final Thoughts

References
Appendix 1: Grounded Theory Readiness Assessment Inventory
Appendix 2: Grounded Theory Paradigm Inventory
Appendix 3: Theoretical Coding Worksheets

Über Autor(innen)

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