Exploring Caregiver Grief A Glaserian (Classic) Grounded Theory Protocol

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Exploring Caregiver Grief
Published: Dec 18, 2024
Keywords:
Parkinson's disease, Caregivers, Caregiver grief, Classic grounded theory, Study protocol

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Dawn Reid White
School of Health Professions, National University, San Diego, CA, USA Glaser Center for Grounded Theory, Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies, USA Bernerd College, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, USA
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8910-9894
Tim A. White
American Public University Systems
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8550-3317
Kara L. Vander Linden
Glaser Center for Grounded Theory, Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies, USA Department of Research, Saybrook University
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3699-708X

Abstract

Preparing a research protocol using Glaserian (classic) grounded theory (GT) is often challenging for novice researchers due to aspects of the methodology deviating from more familiar quantitative research and also from some aspects of other qualitative methods. Yet, universities and ethics review boards often expect certain information to be presented for the researcher to receive approval to begin data collection. This article provides an example of a Glaserian (classic) GT protocol approved by an ethics review board. The exemplar explains how Glaserian (classic) GT will be used to formulate a theory about the primary concerns and behaviors of spousal caregivers who have lost their partners to Parkinson's disease. In-depth interviews of bereaved spousal caregivers will be analyzed using constant comparative method to identify the participants' main concern and the behaviors used to address it. The unique nature of Glaserian (classic) GT necessitates navigating institutional requirements by providing the required information with the protocol while also educating the reader about GT.

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White, D. R., White, T., & Vander Linden, K. L. (2024). Exploring Caregiver Grief: A Glaserian (Classic) Grounded Theory Protocol. Grounded Theory Review, 23(2), 43–59. Retrieved from https://groundedtheoryreview.org/index.php/gtr/article/view/43
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Author Biographies

Tim A. White, American Public University Systems

He is a member of a research team studying the impact of Ketogenic diets on Parkinson's patients and the resilience of their caregivers.
With 18 years of diverse experience in various Virginia hospitals, he held several roles, including management, home health liaison, and consultant. In the non-profit healthcare sector, Dr. White was crucial in developing policies for stroke procedures, laser safety, and hospital diversion protocols for Virginia and North Carolina emergency professionals.
Before transitioning to healthcare, Dr. White spent 12 years in management at UPS. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Liberty University (2010), an MBA from Saint Leo University (2013), and a Doctor of Health Science from A.T. Still University (2017).

Kara L. Vander Linden, Glaser Center for Grounded Theory, Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies, USA Department of Research, Saybrook University

Dr. Vander Linden is an interdisciplinary researcher, educator, mentor, and lifelong learner. 

Dr. Vander Linden is the founder and executive director of the Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies and the Director of the Glaser Center for Grounded Theory. Dr. Kara Vander Linden also teaches research and supervises classic grounded theory dissertations at Saybrook University. She is a peer reviewer for the Grounded Theory Review, BMC Nursing, and Nursing Open. 

Dr. Vander Linden earned a doctorate in education from Fielding Graduate University (Santa Barbara, CA) with specializations in grounded theory, grounded action, and higher education leadership. She earned a master's in special education from the University of North Carolina (Charlotte, NC) and a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics from Queens University (Charlotte, NC). She has specialized training in working with learners with dyslexia.  

Areas of interest are qualitative research methods and grounded theory, higher education, adult learning, math education, special education, dyslexia, homeschooling, curriculum development, online education, mentoring, organizational systems, and leadership.  

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