From the Editor’s Desk

Abstract

I am humbled by the opportunity to work with the classic grounded theory community and to follow in the footsteps of the previous two editors, Judith Holton and Astrid Gynnild. I am excited to work closely with Barney Glaser, the editorial board, and peer reviewers. One of the most exciting aspects of the Review is the engagement of a global community of classic grounded theorists. Internationally diverse researchers from many disciplines collectively engage in this important research method. As editor, I pledge to continue international multi-disciplinary collaboration and promote the conduct and dissemination of classic grounded theories.

Glaser and Strauss developed the classic grounded theory over 50 years ago. Barney Glaser has continued to teach the classic method through writing more than 29 books and dozens of papers, leading seminars in the U.S. and Europe, and mentoring PhD students. Conducting a classic grounded theory study requires adherence to the essence, procedures, and language of the method as described by Glaser. Getting the basics right is key to developing a grounded theory. This issue includes a reprint of a chapter from Glaser’s 1992 book, Basics of Grounded Theory Analysis. In this chapter Glaser discusses how to get started, how to avoid preconception, and how to think about the grounded theory research question.