Discuss Why Grounded Theory Is "Grounded" in (I

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Essay

Discuss why grounded theory is "grounded" in (i.e., why it is called grounded theory) and when a researcher would use grounded theory.

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Definitions:

G. Stanley Hall

An American psychologist and educator who is considered the father of child psychology and developmental psychology, known for his works on adolescence and education.

Sigmund Freud

A neurologist from Austria and the originator of psychoanalysis, which is a therapeutic technique for addressing mental disorders via conversations between a psychoanalyst and their patient.

Observable Behaviour

Any action or reaction of a person or animal that can be directly observed and measured, excluding internal states or thoughts.

Conscious Experience

The awareness of one’s own thoughts, feelings, and sensations, allowing individuals to be cognizant of their environment and themselves.