The Problem of Creativity and the Generation of Concepts from Data in the Light of the Methodology of Grounded Theory Cover Image

Problem twórczości w generowaniu pojęć wprost z danych w świetle metodologii teorii ugruntowanej
The Problem of Creativity and the Generation of Concepts from Data in the Light of the Methodology of Grounded Theory

Author(s): Marek Gorzko
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Methodology and research technology
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: qualitative research; creativity in science; discovery; category generatio; methodology of grounded theory

Summary/Abstract: In the paper the problem of relationship between creative thinking and methodological procedures is discussed. It is dealt with as a specific example of a concepts generation from data (accordingly with postulates of the grounded theory methodology) interpreted as an exemplification of abductive thinking. There are some procedures aimed to enhance creativity (discovery) proposed by the grounded theorists that are discussed in the paper such as: double-thinking – rational and free-playing (Karen Locke), removal of creativity blocks and attitude of “patience” (Barney G. Glaser), and techniques of theoretical comparisons and questioning (Anselm L. Strauss).

  • Issue Year: 44/2016
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 95-119
  • Page Count: 25
  • Language: Polish