Episode 19: Grounded Theory Article

In Episode 19 of the podcast, Dr. Tiffany Quash and Dr. Lizzy Bartelt engage in an in-depth discussion on grounded theory, specifically focusing on an article by Harley Turner and Felicity Ashton published in the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. The hosts take a critical look at how the article breaks down the fundamentals of grounded theory, offering practical advice for novice researchers.

Throughout the episode, they explore the intricacies of grounded theory, including how it emphasizes inductive processes and the importance of staying open during the research journey. Dr. Tiffany and Dr. Lizzy critique certain aspects of the article, such as its overuse of jargon and its lack of clarity for beginner researchers. They also highlight useful sections, like a figure that outlines different approaches to literature reviews in grounded theory, but note that the article sometimes assumes too much prior knowledge.