Grounded Theory Analysis Research Articles

An emerging youth-centered model of community resilience in communities impacted by gun violence: Power through Black Community and Unity.

Studies commonly examine resilience as an outcome by way of measuring the degree to which protective factors maintain individuals' well-being despite the presence of significant risk. In this study, we developed a model of community resilience that centered the voices of Black youth. Using data collected as part of a 3-year, youth participatory action research project, we developed a model that focuses on what 11 Black youth perceive and believe contributes to community resilience through their investigation of problems and solutions related to community gun violence. Findings from a constructivist grounded theory analysis of multiple data sources (e.g., field notes, transcribed group discussions, youth photovoice activities) revealed our developing model of community resilience: Power through Black Community and Unity. Specifically, Power through Black Community and Unity was a core category that reflected the importance of care, support, and safety as strengths in the community's current response and resilience to gun violence, and future aspects the community could develop to increase community resilience to gun violence. This core category emerged in three subsequent ways: Collective Care, "Seeing Beyond the Bad," and Supportive Teen Spaces. This study illustrates potential pathways that youth service agencies and community practitioners can consider enhancing in their programming to promote resilience in their communities.

Prioritization of used aircraft acquisition criteria: A fuzzy best–worst method (BWM)-based approach

Used aircraft acquisition is one of the most important issues for airline companies, with multiple factors affecting the results. However, there is a lack of research on which criteria and to what extent these criteria affect the used aircraft acquisition operation. To this end, focusing on the identification and prioritization of used aircraft acquisition criteria, this paper presents a fuzzy best–worst method (BWM)-based approach. Firstly, by using the grounded theory analysis, 55 initial criteria that affect the used aircraft acquisition operation are identified based on the literature review. Then, an empirical analysis is conducted through a questionnaire survey, and 40 criteria are finally determined to be important to used aircraft acquisition based on the judgments of industry experts. Finally, the fuzzy BWM is adopted to rank the identified criteria with respect to the relative importance of these criteria, it is found that the physical situation of the aircraft is the most important criterion for used aircraft acquisition. The results presented in this paper could assist decision-makers to focus on the crucial criteria for used aircraft acquisition.

Perceptions of conducting academic ELT research: the case of Iranian graduate-level students

ABSTRACT Research is an indispensable part of any educational endeavour generally and graduate/postgraduate studies particularly, since the Iranian educational system requires M.A. and Ph.D. candidates to submit a thesis or dissertation as partial fulfilment of the requirements for attaining their respective academic degrees. However, a review of the related research reveals that students’ perceptions of ELT research have largely gone unexplored. The current study is a step forward in attempting to fill the mentioned gap through an examination of Iranian graduate students’ perceptions of conducting ELT research. In this line, 32 Iranian graduate-level ELT students were initially selectedbased on convenient sampling. Their perceptions of ELT research were collected through interviews and later analysed using the framework of Grounded Theory Analysis (GTA). The data collected in the form of participants’ answers to interview questions were grouped into three general themes: a) definitions and conceptualisations, b) motivational drives, and c) challenges of conducting ELT research. The results revealed that by removing impediments to the way of conducting ELT research, the quality and quantity of research conducted by Iranian M.A./Ph.D. ELT candidates may be greatly improved. The findings may yield some implications for Iranian ELT policymakers, practitioners, instructors, researchers, and graduate students.

The Genesis of a Tune in the Mind: An Interview Study About Novel Involuntary Musical Imagery Repetition

Musical creativity, as a cognitive process, is inherently associated with musical imagery. Several composers have claimed to have composed music based on creative ideas that emerged involuntarily in their minds in the form of musical imagery. Research on musical imagery has been growing steadily, yet studies exploring its link to creativity have been scarce. Furthermore, although reports in the musical imagery literature reveal the existence of novel involuntary musical imagery repetition (IMIR, i.e., music that comes to the mind spontaneously and repeatedly), research to date has focused on familiar IMIR. In a semistructured interview with six composers, we investigated the internal and external experience of the novel IMIR. Based on grounded theory analysis, two descriptive models emerged: the first model indicated that the intramusical features of novel IMIR were described in terms of musical, technical, and linguistic dimensions. The repetition within novel IMIR was related to functional outcomes associated with experience, and there was a sense of familiarity when experiencing novel IMIR. The occurrence of novel IMIR was more likely when individuals reported being in specific mental and physical states. Finally, the emotional valence associated with the novel IMIR was classified as mainly positive. The second model indicated a variety of methods to aid the translation of internal novel IMIR into external musical composition and a range of factors that influence the success of that translation. The findings are discussed in the context of existing literature on creativity, musical imagery, and spontaneous cognition.

A study of Factors Influencing Psychological Stress Among Health Care Workers Providing Palliative and Hospice Care in Nursing Department

A sample of 12 medical staff in the nursing department of a general hospital was interviewed in a semi-structured way using the Grounded Theory Analysis method, and the data obtained were compared and analyzed using Nvivo 11 software. The psychological stress factors of medical staff engaged in hospice and palliative care in the nursing department based on "emotion management" were obtained, and the main psychological stress factors were three dimensions: work, knowledge of death, and educational background, and the results of the study can be a reference for medical staff engaged in hospice care and palliative care to reduce their stress.

What drives horizontal logistics collaboration? A grounded theory analysis of Chinese logistics service providers.

Horizontal logistics collaboration is characterized by the highly professional cooperation of logistics service providers at the same level of the supply chain, which is an effective way to optimize the development and sustainability of modern logistics. Conducting a coding analysis of data from 41 in-depth interviews, this study constructs a theoretical framework of the driving force of horizontal logistics collaboration among Chinese logistics service providers to synchronously improve service, market, efficiency, and emergency competitiveness through cooperation with peer competitors to enhance sustainable comprehensive competitiveness. The four driving forces encourage logistics service providers to adjust their thoughts in the planning stage, change their behavior in the implementation stage, and transform their strategy in the evaluation stage. The results also indicate differences between China and other countries in the driving force, effective utilization of logistics workers, cross-institutional collaboration of state-owned enterprises, and integration of artificial intelligence technology. Finally, we propose relevant recommendations for managers.

Reveal the Motives for Reporting Campaign Funds of Political Parties in Indonesia

The purpose of this research is to find a new theory regarding the motives for reporting political party campaign funds in the 2019 legislative elections in Indonesia. Reporting on political party campaign funds is an obligation based on regulations that have sanctions for those who do not comply. This research is a qualitative research, with grounded theory analysis. The findings from this research indicate that the motive for reporting political party campaign funds is not only to avoid sanctions, but also to gain legitimacy from the election commission as the organizer of the election and to impress political parties at the central level. The new theory found from the results of this study is that "the motive for reporting political party campaign funds is influenced by the constituents and authorities of the political party concerned.

How Parental Co-Viewing Can Reduce the Adverse Effects of Gadgets in Early Children

<p class="keywords"><em>This research is motivated by parents' concerns about the dangers posed by gadgets, parental co-viewing has been suggested as a way to prevent negative harm from gadgets. The purpose of this study was to determine parental co-viewing and involvement in the use of gadgets in reducing the dangers caused by gadgets. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study research design on three parents who have children aged 2-5 years. The data collection technique uses interviews and field notes which are then processed using grounded theory analysis techniques. The results of this study indicate that parents use parental co-viewing because through this parental mediation parents will know and supervise children's digital activities so that they can reduce the dangers of gadgets. In addition, this parental co-viewing also increases the closeness of parents with their children. Activities carried out by parents with their children are watching educational videos on the YouTube application and playing game on educational game applications. Parental Co-viewing can be a guide for parents to help early childhood to avoid the dangers posed by the device because parents can organize and know the content that will be accessed by their children.</em></p>

Primary Care Pediatricians' Perspectives on Autism Care.

We aimed to explore pediatric primary care provider (PCP) experiences and needs around identification and management of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in toddlers for the purpose of planning improved supports and services for ASD in the medical home. We recruited 28 PCPs to participate in semistructured interviews via Zoom. Probe questions elicited opinions about current screening and referral procedures, experiences obtaining services for patients, effective communication with parents, physician emotional experience when introducing ASD concerns, practice-based sources of disparities, and larger needs for ASD management in the primary care setting. Interview transcripts were analyzed qualitatively by a multispecialty research team for recurrent themes using grounded theory analysis. Participants were 89% women, ranging in clinical experience from <1 year to >27 years, representing 8 diverse pediatric primary care clinic sites at a Midwest academic medical center. Dominant themes relating to PCPs' cognitive, emotional, and environmental experience of caring for patients with ASD were identified, which reflected the trajectory of ASD identification (the parent lens; the "A" word), referral (the autism labyrinth; provider disempowerment; parent activation as a source of inequities), and long-term management (the "black box"; provider emotional investment). Existing literature and results from this study suggest a need for targeted improvements in primary care to: (1) increase PCP capacity and confidence in communicating concerns of ASD with families; (2) refer for timely diagnostic evaluations in trusted and easy-to-navigate care systems; and (3) increase family activation and capacity to follow up on ASD evaluation and treatment services.

Too human and not human enough: A grounded theory analysis of mental health harms from emotional dependence on the social chatbot Replika

Social chatbot (SC) applications offering social companionship and basic therapy tools have grown in popularity for emotional, social, and psychological support. While use appears to offer mental health benefits, few studies unpack the potential for harms. Our grounded theory study analyzes mental health experiences with the popular SC application Replika. We identified mental health relevant posts made in the r/Replika Reddit community between 2017 and 2021 ( n = 582). We find evidence of harms, facilitated via emotional dependence on Replika that resembles patterns seen in human–human relationships. Unlike other forms of technology dependency, this dependency is marked by role-taking, whereby users felt that Replika had its own needs and emotions to which the user must attend. While prior research suggests human–chatbot and human–human interactions may not resemble each other, we identify social and technological factors that promote parallels and suggest ways to balance the benefits and risks of SCs.

CHRONIC CONDITION SELF-MANAGEMENT FOR OLDER AFRICAN AMERICANS: THE CHALLENGE OF COMPLEXITY

Abstract Older African Americans have higher rates of comorbidity and face substantive challenges with chronic condition self-management (CCSM), including less effective and supportive CCSM care than their white counterparts. Such disparities in care stem, in part, from physicians’ lack of understanding about challenges older African Americans face as they engage in CCSM. Yet little is known about the CCSM experiences of older African Americans with comorbidity. In this study, we aimed to determine the central dynamics of those experiences. As part of a larger study on African American CCSM and physician empathy, we conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with 30 older African Americans living in Detroit aged 65 years and older with comorbidity. We used grounded theory analysis to distill findings into a core conceptual category as well as component domains and dimensions. “Complexity” emerged as the core category to describe CCSM in our sample. Complexity resides often at the intersection of race, age, and social position making the older African American CCSM experience inherently difficult for those of different races, ages, and social positions to understand. Data illustrate that domains of complexity include "care time", "care roles", "social context", "logistics", "learning", and "pain management". Each domain is composed of 2 to 4 dimensions, further fleshing out the nature of CCSM complexity for older African Americans with comorbidity. Findings provide a basis to enhance understanding and empathy for older African Americans with comorbidity. We discuss how the model will be used to test understanding of older African American CCSM by medical students.

Awareness of Ageism While Researching Multiple Minority Discrimination: A Discourse and Grounded Theory Analysis Revisiting Own Qualitative Research

The concept awareness, proposed years ago to study contexts of interaction and processes of identity between nursing care personnel and dying patients, may form a methodological and theoretical basis to study ageism. Moreover, awareness is proposed here to be revisited as a core category referring to basic social processes and discursive axes underling various phenomena such as racism, sexism, or ageism. My aim in this article is a retrospective research storytelling circa the case of aging immigrants as people who have experienced multiple minority discrimination. A discourse and grounded theory analysis were used to reanalyze a selection of qualitative material gathered over the course of two sets of research projects on xenophobia (2006–2012) and multiple discrimination (2013–2019). Becoming aware of ageism in the case of aging immigrants and the researcher himself serves as an exercise of methodological, self-reflexive, qualitative, and embodied enquiry for a better understanding of sociological ageism.

Texting in a crisis-using SMS for information and emotional support during COVID-19: A mixed methods research study.

In the era of new media, short message service (SMS) is no longer seen as advantageous and it is no longer used very much by the Chinese public. However, as a traditional media, local governments managing public health crises used SMS as a way of meeting the public's need for emotional support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our study examined 108 SMS texts pushed to phones in Chongqing between January and December 2020, and carried out in-depth interviews with ten interviewees. This mixed research method of descriptive and grounded theory analysis was designed to investigate how SMS was used to communicate prevention guidelines and give emotional support during COVID-19. The results show that Chongqing Municipal Health and Health Commission gained the public's attention with SMS messages consisting of neutral, objective advice, and guidance to reduce people's anxiety and panic. However, with the stabilization of COVID-19, SMS has once again been discarded by users, including the public health sector. The study found that the emotional support offered by SMS was limited to the elderly, a subset of the population considered to be weak users of the internet. SMS has been replaced by other technologies, but along with other media, such as official media and social media, it has shaped the media communication environment and served as an emotional support channel for the public. Undoubtedly,the use of SMS during COVID-19 presents a research opportunity for exploring its capacity for prevention, control and emotional support.

Staff Experiences of Integrating Peer Support Workers and Clinical Staff in Community-Based Residential Mental Health Rehabilitation: A Pragmatic Grounded Theory Analysis.

Mental health services are increasingly incorporating the views and expertise of people with a lived experience of mental illness in service delivery. A novel approach to this is the 'integrated staffing model' being trialled at two Australian public residential mental health rehabilitation services (Community Care Units, CCUs) where peer support workers (PSWs) occupy the majority of staff roles and work alongside clinicians. Semi-structured interviews were completed with fifteen staff 12-to-18-months after service commencement. Transcripts were analysed following principles of grounded theory analysis. Key emergent themes were: (1) recovery is a deeply personal and non-linear process; (2) The CCU as a transitional learning environment; (3) the integrated staffing model facilitates an effective rehabilitation team; and (4) coming together under the integrated staffing model required a steep learning curve. The findings suggest that the integrated staffing approach may provide a pathway to facilitate the meaningful inclusion of PSWs in rehabilitation settings.

“Let the people you’re supporting be how you learn”: a grounded theory study on quality support from the perspective of disability support workers

PurposeQuality disability support is fundamental to the lives of many adults with acquired neurological disability. However, little is known about the factors that influence the quality of paid support. This study is part of a larger project to develop a holistic understanding of quality support, grounded in the experience of people with acquired neurological disability, close others, and disability support workers. The current study focuses on the support worker perspective.MethodsFollowing constructivist grounded theory methodology, interviews were conducted with 12 support workers. Grounded theory analysis was followed to develop themes and subthemes and build a model of quality support.ResultsFive key themes, with fifteen subthemes emerged to depict factors influencing the quality of support. The five themes are: being the right person for the role, delivering quality support in practice, working well together, maintaining and improving quality support, and considering the broader context. Findings emphasise the importance of the support worker recognising the person as an individual and respecting their autonomy.ConclusionsCritical to quality support is centring the needs and preferences of people with disability, improving support worker working conditions and supporting people with disability and support workers to build effective, balanced working relationships.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONDelivering quality support in practice relies upon the support worker recognising, centring, and respecting the autonomy of the person with disability.To deliver quality support, support workers need to feel valued, be committed to the role and actively work to maintain and improve the quality of support provision.Quality support provision is facilitated by the support worker and the person with disability effectively balancing boundaries and friendship, and in turn building a quality working relationship.

Women in the Marijuana Industry

This paper explores the experiences of women involved with rural marijuana production in Northern California. Using grounded theory analysis, my research explores patterns and trends in the daily lives of women participants in the growing community. Multiple dimensions are explored, highlighting divisions of labor, gender, social networking, and elements of power and class. My research aims to provide a rich and highly textured portrait of various women as they operate from different positions within a legally ambiguous economy. Though the federal government continues to judge marijuana cultivation and distribution to be illegal, the marijuana industry thrives in the progressively tolerant California state environment where it is emerging as a significant source of commerce.

Same but different? A qualitative analysis of the influence of COVID-19 on law enforcement and organized crime in Germany

Criminological research on COVID-19 and its repercussions on crimes, criminals and law enforcement agencies is still in its infancy. This paper fills that void with regard to the influence of COVID-19 on organized crime and the work of law enforcement agencies’ investigations of organized crime in Germany by presenting empirical findings from a nationwide qualitative interview study. Through the methodological combination of Grounded Theory and Situational Analysis, we find three central narratives (us vs. them, nationalization vs. internationalization, conservatism vs. innovation) that were provided by law enforcement personnel in terms of the way in which COVID-19 influenced both organized crime groups and their work in the investigation thereof. Following a reflexive approach, the implications of COVID-19 on the research process itself are also discussed.

Disentangling assumptions: refugee women’s access to and use of social assistance in Canada

ABSTRACT Refugee women are often unable to secure meaningful employment on arrival to Canada. As a result, the uptake of social assistance is common among new arrivals as a temporary provision of income whilst attending programs or upgrading skills. This study explored the factors that contribute to the use of social assistance among refugee women with a focus on the women’s views and experience with the current welfare state as a tool for social protection. A modified grounded theory analysis guided our study which consisted of interviews with 20 recent refugee women and 9 settlement agency staff. The women described issues with the design and administration of social assistance which, at times, did not align with their needs. Some contrasted the conundrum of working in precarious jobs and receiving reduced social assistance payments as a consequence. Findings question prior assumptions on the use of social assistance among refugee groups. In particular, the refugee women appeared eager to work but were not afforded the same opportunities as other immigrant groups suggesting the need for social assistance schemes to adapt to the particular circumstances of refugee women to facilitate employment integration.

Motivated to Work or Working to Stay Motivated: A Diary and Interview Study on Working From Home

Working from home has become common practice for many, especially since the global pandemic has forced many office workers to relocate their work spaces to a home environment. While working from home can have benefits, it requires self-discipline and can be a challenge to stay motivated. Changes in motivation about work may impact people's sense of productivity and well-being. We used a mixed-methods study using diaries and interviews with 25 informants to investigate perceived challenges during remote work from home. A grounded theory analysis revealed that people's work motivation had shifted from being people-centric to being work-centric. In the office, informants were motivated by working and interacting with others and being at their desk signaled work engagement to others. At home, motivation was mainly driven by personal work responsibilities. We identify four clusters of worker strategies to address the shift in work motivation. While some informants' perspectives on motivation made them reflect inward on their work performance and enjoyment, other informants' perspectives were outward-facing and involved performance and enjoyment in relation to others. We conclude that there needs to be better support for sustaining work motivation at home that can be tailored to different individuals, specifically in terms of managing time and detaching from work. We conclude by considering new pathways for supporting remote work.

Why does talent leave organizations? Talent retention of trainee program graduates

Organizations fight for talent, and talent management has become an integral part of human resource management. Trainee programs are a part of talent management, which allows organizations to attract primarily university graduates with high potential. Trainee programs are highly selective and require high investment. However, much of the talent successfully finishing trainee programs (i.e. trainee program graduates) leave the organization before they can return the investment to the organization. The literature on talent management is centered around the process of attraction and development of talent but stays silent about talent retention. Thus, this research identifies and explores the reasons why trainee program graduates leave organizations.&#x0D; The study draws on a qualitative case study of the largest car producer in the Czech Republic with an established and highly developed trainee program. Data comprises of four sources: First, the interviews with the trainee program graduates, both who remained or left the organization after finishing the trainee program. Second, extensive internal talent management documentation related to the trainee program. Third, the consultations with human resource management specialists. Fourth, field notes from employee’s non-participant observation. Grounded theory analysis was used to analyze the data.&#x0D; The findings reveal three overarching factors that determine the turnover of trainee program graduates: the sense of uniqueness, instantaneity, and privilege. These factors represent expectations that are set by the organization but are not achieved by the trainee program graduates. These factors uncover the underlying paradoxical nature of trainee programs, which is highlighted by two trainee program paradoxes: focus paradox and prestige paradox.&#x0D; The research has several theoretical contributions. In the first place, the findings expand talent management literature by identifying critical issues that may lead to talent drainage instead of talent retention. This research also contributes to generational cohort theory. Practical implications provide suggestions on how to integrate trainee programs into human resource management practices to achieve expected and desired benefits of talent management for organizations.