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Qualitative Research Methods and Applications

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This cluster of papers focuses on the development, application, and challenges of grounded theory methodology in qualitative research. It covers topics such as the coding process, theoretical sampling, constructivist approach, use of data analysis software, methodological issues, and the role of literature review. The cluster also explores the intersection of grounded theory with symbolic interactionism and its relevance in various research designs.

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qualitative research; grounded theory; qualitative data analysis; qualitative research methodology; qualitative data analysis software; qualitative research design; computer-assisted qualitative analysis; NVivo; epistemology of qualitative research; ATLAS.ti; interpretive research; qualitative content analysis; qualitative social research; constructivist grounded theory; theoretical sampling; qualitative research writing; qualitative coding; history of qualitative research; qualitative research training; qualitative health research; qualitative research tools; theory generation; qualitative versus quantitative research; qualitative research paradigms; qualitative research reporting

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