NRS 433 Compare the differences and similarities between two of the three types of qualitative studies and give an example of each The three types of qualitative research designs are phenomenological, grounded theory, and ethnographic research. Compare the differences and similarities between two of the three types of qualitative studies and give an example of each.

NRS 433 Compare the differences and similarities between two of the three types of qualitative studies and give an example of each The three types of qualitative research designs are phenomenological, grounded theory, and ethnographic research. Compare the differences and similarities between two of the three types of qualitative studies and give an example of each.

There are numerous similarities and differences between phenomenology and grounded theory. Phenomenology is a research methodology that attempts to understand subjective human experiences while grounded theory is a research methodology that involves the discovery of emerging patterns in data (pediaa.com).

Both approaches are used when the researcher seeks to explore real-life situations and require high degree of interaction between the researcher and the individual, group or situation being examined. Furthermore, they both take an interpretivist approach. Phenomenology and grounded theory seek to collect and analyze data from participant’s perspective and try to ensure that their findings are not influenced by preconceived ideas. This is achieved by involving participants in data analysis to make findings trustworthy.

Phenomenology emerged from philosophy and it aims to describe and explore experiences. It is undertaken by collecting data from individuals who lived through them. Data is often limited to interviews while findings are descriptions of the experience, drawing on characteristics identified during data analysis. On the contrary, grounded theory developed in sociology. It aims to describe and explain a phenomenon. Grounded theorists seeks to include all data sources that might contribute to theory development. Interviews are commonly used, observations,diaries, images and past literature may be included as well.

An example of phenomenologacal sudy is of registered nurse perspective for caring for adolescent females with anorexia nervosa. (Halcomb, Salamonson, Raymond, & Knox, 2012), research regarding new graduates perception of preparedness to work in the intensive care unit setting is an example of grounded theory.

Reference

Halcomb, J., Salamonson, Y., Raymond, D., & Knox, N.(2012). Graduating nursing students perceived preparedness for working in critical care areas. Journal of advanced nursing, 68(10), 2229-2236.

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