Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

The Main Features of Nvivo Software and the Procedures of the Grounded Theory Methodology: How to Implement Studies Based on GT Using CAQDAS

  • Conference paper
  • First Online:
Computer Supported Qualitative Research (WCQR 2018)

Part of the book series: Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing ((AISC,volume 861))

Included in the following conference series:

Abstract

The aim of the article is to introduce the reader to the possibilities offered by software supporting the analysis of qualitative data in research projects based on qualitative methods. The analysis is based on NVivo software and its functions. In this article we present the way in which the options of this program should be used to constitute an effective means to conduct research in accordance with the procedures of grounded theory methodology. The aim of the article is to introduce the reader to the possibilities offered by the software supporting the analysis of qualitative data in research projects based on qualitative methods.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 129.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

References

  1. Gilbert, L.S., Jackson, K., di Gregorio, S.: Tools for analyzing qualitative data: the history and relevance of qualitative data analysis software. In: Spector, J.M., Merrill, M.D., Elen, J., Bishop, M.J. (eds.) Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology, pp. 221–236. Routledge, London (2014)

    Chapter  Google Scholar 

  2. Woods, M., Paulus, T., Atkins, D.P., Macklin, R.: Advancing qualitative research using qualitative data analysis software (QDAS)? Reviewing potential versus practice in published studies using ATLAS.ti and NVivo, 1994–2013. Soc. Sci. Comput. Rev. 34(5), 597–617 (2016)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  3. Zamawe, F.C.: The implication of using NVivo software in qualitative data analysis: evidence-based reflections. Malawi Med. J. 27(1), 13–15 (2015)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  4. Schönfelder, W.: CAQDAS and qualitative syllogism logic—NVivo 8 and MAXQDA 10 compared. Forum Qualitative Sozialforschung (Forum: Qual. Soc. Res.) 12(1), (2011). http://www.qualitative-research.net/index.php/fqs/article/view/1514

  5. Glaser, B.: Doing Grounded Theory: Issues and Discussions. Sociology Press, Mill Valley (1998)

    Google Scholar 

  6. Glaser, B., Strauss, A.: The Discovery of Grounded Theory. Strategies for Qualitative Research. Aldine Publishing Company, New York (1967)

    Google Scholar 

  7. Strauss, A., Corbin, J.: Basics of Qualitative Research. Grounded Theory Procedures and Techniques. Sage, Newbury Park, London, and New Delhi (1990)

    Google Scholar 

  8. Merton, R.: Teoria socjologiczna i struktura społeczna. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa (2002)

    Google Scholar 

  9. Niedbalski, J., Ślęzak, I.: Analiza danych jakościowych przy użyciu programu NVivo a zastosowanie procedur metodologii teorii ugruntowanej. Przegląd Socjologii Jakościowej 8(1), 126–165 (2012)

    Google Scholar 

  10. Hammersley, M., Atkinson, P.: Metody badań jakościowych. Wydawnictwo Zysk o S-ka, Poznań (2000)

    Google Scholar 

  11. Charmaz, K.: Grounded theory. Objectivist and constructivist methods. In: Norman, D., Lincoln, Y. (eds.) Handbook of Qualitative Research, Advances, pp. 213–222. Sage, Thousand Oaks (1994)

    Google Scholar 

  12. Kaefer, F., Roper, J., Sinha, P.A.: Software-assisted qualitative content analysis of news articles: example and reflections [55 paragraphs]. Forum Qualitative Sozialforschung (Forum: Qual. Soc. Res.) 16(2), Art. 8 (2015). http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:0114-fqs150283

  13. Gorzko, M.: Procedury i emergencja. O metodologii klasycznych odmian teorii ugruntowanej (Procedures and Emergence. About Methodology of Classical Variants of the Grounded Theory). Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego, Szczecin (2008)

    Google Scholar 

  14. Niedbalski, J.: From a qualitative researcher’s workshop—the characteristics of applying computer software in studies based on the grounded theory methodology. Przegląd Socjologii Jakościowej 13(2), 46–61 (2017)

    Google Scholar 

  15. Clarke, A.: Social worlds/arenas theory as organizational theory. In: Maines, D.R. (ed.) Social Organization and Social Processes: Essays in Honor of Anselm Strauss, Advances i., pp. 119–158. Aldine De Gruyter, New York (1991)

    Google Scholar 

  16. Saillard, E.K.: Systematic versus interpretive analysis with two CAQDAS packages: NVivo and MAXQDA. Forum Qualitative Sozialforschung (Forum: Qual. Soc. Res.). 12(1), (2011). http://www.qualitative-research.net/index.php/fqs/article/view/1518

  17. Konecki, K.: Studia z metodologii badań jakościowych. Teoria ugruntowana (Studies on Methodology of the Qualitative Research. The Grounded Theory). Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa (2000)

    Google Scholar 

  18. Seale, C.: Wykorzystanie komputera w analizie danych jakościowych. In: Silverman, D. (ed.), Prowadzenie badań jakościowych, Advances i., pp. 233–256. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, Warszawa (2008)

    Google Scholar 

  19. Wiltshier, F.: Researching with NVivo. Forum: Qual. Soc. Res. 12(1). http://www.qualitative-research.net/index.php/fqs/article/view/1514 (2011)

  20. Bringer, J.D., Johnston, L.H., Brackenridge, C.H.: Maximizing transparency in a doctoral thesis1: the complexities of writing about the use of QSR*NVIVO within a grounded theory study. Qual. Res. 4(2), 247–265 (2004)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  21. Paulus, T., Woods, M., Atkins, D.P., Macklin, R.: The discourse of QDAS: reporting practices of ATLAS.ti and NVivo users with implications for best practices. Int. J. Soc. Res. Methodol. 20(1), 35–47 (2017)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  22. Houghton, C., Murphy, K., Meehan, B., Thomas, J., Brooker, D., Casey, D.: From screening to synthesis: using NVIVO to enhance transparency in qualitative evidence synthesis. J. Clin. Nurs. 26(5–6), 873–881 (2017)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  23. Salmona, M., Kaczynski, D.: Don’t Blame the Software: Using Qualitative Data Analysis Software Successfully in Doctoral Research. Forum Qualitative Sozialforschung (Forum: Qual. Soc. Res.). 17(3), (2016). http://www.qualitative-research.net/index.php/fqs/article/view/2505/4009

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Faculty of Economics and Sociology, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland

    Jakub Niedbalski & Izabela Ślęzak

Authors
  1. Jakub Niedbalski
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Izabela Ślęzak
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Jakub Niedbalski .

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Education and Psychology, Didactics and Technology in Teacher Education (CIDTFF) Research Centre, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

    António Pedro Costa

  2. Informatics Engineering Department Faculty of Engineering LIACC Research Center, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

    Luís Paulo Reis

  3. Department of Education and Psychology, Didactics and Technology in Teacher Education (CIDTFF) Research Centre, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal

    António Moreira

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2019 Springer Nature Switzerland AG

About this paper

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this paper

Niedbalski, J., Ślęzak, I. (2019). The Main Features of Nvivo Software and the Procedures of the Grounded Theory Methodology: How to Implement Studies Based on GT Using CAQDAS. In: Costa, A., Reis, L., Moreira, A. (eds) Computer Supported Qualitative Research. WCQR 2018. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 861. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01406-3_8

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01406-3_8

  • Published:

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Cham

  • Print ISBN: 978-3-030-01405-6

  • Online ISBN: 978-3-030-01406-3

  • eBook Packages: EngineeringEngineering (R0)

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation