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Grounded Theory Review

Mon Mar 17, 2025

Did you know that the Glaser Center for Grounded Theory at the Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies oversees and publishes the Grounded Theory Review?

Focus and Scope 

The Grounded Theory Review is a distinguished, interdisciplinary, open-access journal dedicated to the advancement of classic grounded theory research and scholarship. Established to provide a platform for both emerging and established scholars globally, the journal emphasizes the development and dissemination of classic grounded theory across various academic disciplines. While the journal primarily centers on the social sciences and health disciplines, it maintains an inclusive approach, welcoming contributions from any academic field. This broad scope ensures a rich diversity of perspectives and applications of grounded theory methodology.

Key Features of the Grounded Theory Review:

  • Open Access: The journal operates on an open-access model, ensuring that all content is freely available to readers worldwide. This approach promotes the dissemination of knowledge without financial barriers.
  • Interdisciplinary Focus: While rooted in the social sciences, the Grounded Theory Review welcomes submissions from various disciplines, reflecting the versatile application of grounded theory methodology across fields.
  • Commitment to Quality: The journal maintains rigorous peer-review standards, ensuring that published articles meet high scholarly and methodological criteria.

Accessing the Journal

Researchers and practitioners interested in grounded theory can access current issues of the Grounded Theory Review at https://groundedtheoryreview.org/. We are currently moving all the past issues to this new site. You can also sign up to be notified We will be highlighting the work of our GTR authors in subsequent blog posts.