AMANDA HYNAN FINAL THESIS PDF

populations that are at risk of being overlooked. As argued within section 3.3.3., the
strength of grounded theory via concurrent data collection and analysis to drive
forward the construction of theory, and its usefulness in areas where little is known
(Charmaz, 2006), make it an attractive and suitable approach in the context of this
research.
3.6.2. Data collection
As outlined earlier (section 3.3.5.) a constructivist grounded theory was perceived as
the best fit for the present study. The steps suggested by Charmaz (2006) for carrying
out a constructivist grounded theory study are presented in Figure A (not linear, steps
move back and forth as data is collected and analysed simultaneously).
Figure A: Schematic representation of the steps suggested by Charmaz (2006) for conducting a
constructivist grounded theory study
Concurrent data collection and analysis
Three part coding system
Memo writing
Theoretical sampling
Integration into a theoretical framework
Strands of grounded theory from the writings of Corbin and Strauss (1990) have been
integrated into the study (referenced) as the information given on how to carry out the
procedures and techniques of grounded theory can be useful for a novice researcher
(Charmaz, 2006).
3.6.2.1. Settings
All the data was collected within eight educational settings as follows: one
mainstream secondary school, two specialist secondary schools, four specialist
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