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Author Heracleous, Loizos Th., author

Title Challenges in coding qualitative data / Loizos Heracleous, Orlando J. Fernandes
Published London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2019
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Series SAGE Research Methods. Cases
SAGE Research Methods. Cases
Summary There is a tension at the heart of theory development. On one hand, new theory must acknowledge and build on existing theory so that it is relevant to current debates and can make a focused contribution. On the other hand, new theory must push boundaries beyond existing understandings. And when it develops new perspectives, it could potentially make existing theory less relevant. This tension is reflected in the coding process when analyzing qualitative data. It manifests as a dilemma, in particular: To what degree should the coding process, and subsequent category-building and theorizing be guided by existing theory? Versus, to what degree should coding and theory built on it be allowed to emerge via deep appreciation and close adherence to the first order perspectives of participants? This case study examines this dilemma in the context of a supervision dialogue between a doctoral candidate (Fernandes) and his doctoral advisor (Heracleous) that took place in February 2016, and centered on a coding document that the candidate had produced. The case highlights that one potential approach is to steer a middle path. That is, to find a way to acknowledge both existing theory and participantś first order perspectives. This can be accomplished via being conscious of, and respecting, the ́double hermeneutić of social science, a concept advanced by sociologist Anthony Giddens. Furthermore, research students are advised to reflect on this dilemma, clarify how they have addressed it, and be ready to defend their methodological choices
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Subject Dilemma.
Qualitative research -- Methodology.
Research -- Methodology.
Form Electronic book
Author Fernandes, Orlando J., author
ISBN 1526476215
9781526476210 (ebook)