Qualitative accounting research: an account of Glaser's grounded theory

Larissa von Alberti‐Alhtaybat and Khaldoon Al‐Htaybat

Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management, 2010, vol. 7, issue 2, 208-226

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to provide a personal, reflective account of applying grounded theory, in particular Glaser's approach, in accounting research. It seeks to reduce barriers to adopting the grounded theory approach. Design/methodology/approach - The approach taken is providing an overview of Glaser's grounded theory and discussing the authors' application of it, thus discussing their personal experiences. Findings - The paper seeks to provide a greater insight into using the grounded theory approach, through illustrating the authors' personal experiences with its application. It seeks to highlight the merits and pitfalls, including any attempts to overcome these, as these are perceived from a subjective viewpoint. Research limitations/implications - The paper provides an individual account of how a grounded theory study was undertaken. The subjectivity of such undertaking has to be taken into consideration. Originality/value - The application of the grounded theory approach is discussed retrospectively, in a bid to provide an insight to interpretive research projects in general and grounded theory in particular. It is still rarely used in accounting research, but has potential to contribute at all levels of accounting research. The paper provides an individual account of using this approach.

Keywords: Accounting research; Research methods; Qualitative research; Management accounting (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1108/11766091011050868

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