Constructivist grounded theory is a research method widely used in psychology, education, and nursing. This article traces the development of constructivist grounded theory, examining its roots and evolution. It explores key texts by Strauss and Corbin, identifying a constructivist approach in their work. The authors argue that grounded theory exists on a methodological spiral, with different variations reflecting varying epistemological positions. Constructivist grounded theory is positioned at the end of this spiral, emphasizing the researcher's role in reconstructing participants' experiences. Constructivism denies the existence of an objective reality, asserting that realities are social constructions. Researchers in constructivist grounded theory are part of the research process, not objective observers. The method emphasizes the subjective relationship between researcher and participant, and the co-construction of meaning. Grounded theory is a spiral process that began with Glaser and Strauss and continues today. Strauss and Corbin's work is seen as evolved grounded theory, emphasizing the researcher's role in interpreting data and constructing theory. They acknowledge the importance of multiple perspectives and "truths," and their approach allows for a richer analysis of data and a more reflective reconstruction of theory. They emphasize that theories are interpretations made from given perspectives. Charmaz, a key figure in constructivist grounded theory, argues that data do not provide a window on reality but arise from the interactive process and its contexts. She emphasizes the researcher's role as a coproducer of meaning, and advocates for a writing style that is more literary than scientific. Charmaz's work highlights the importance of keeping the researcher close to the participants, ensuring their voices and meanings are present in the final theory. The article concludes that constructivist grounded theory provides a framework for researchers to choose a point on the methodological spiral that aligns with their beliefs, enabling them to live out their values in the research process. It emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations, ensuring that participants' experiences are accurately represented.Constructivist grounded theory is a research method widely used in psychology, education, and nursing. This article traces the development of constructivist grounded theory, examining its roots and evolution. It explores key texts by Strauss and Corbin, identifying a constructivist approach in their work. The authors argue that grounded theory exists on a methodological spiral, with different variations reflecting varying epistemological positions. Constructivist grounded theory is positioned at the end of this spiral, emphasizing the researcher's role in reconstructing participants' experiences. Constructivism denies the existence of an objective reality, asserting that realities are social constructions. Researchers in constructivist grounded theory are part of the research process, not objective observers. The method emphasizes the subjective relationship between researcher and participant, and the co-construction of meaning. Grounded theory is a spiral process that began with Glaser and Strauss and continues today. Strauss and Corbin's work is seen as evolved grounded theory, emphasizing the researcher's role in interpreting data and constructing theory. They acknowledge the importance of multiple perspectives and "truths," and their approach allows for a richer analysis of data and a more reflective reconstruction of theory. They emphasize that theories are interpretations made from given perspectives. Charmaz, a key figure in constructivist grounded theory, argues that data do not provide a window on reality but arise from the interactive process and its contexts. She emphasizes the researcher's role as a coproducer of meaning, and advocates for a writing style that is more literary than scientific. Charmaz's work highlights the importance of keeping the researcher close to the participants, ensuring their voices and meanings are present in the final theory. The article concludes that constructivist grounded theory provides a framework for researchers to choose a point on the methodological spiral that aligns with their beliefs, enabling them to live out their values in the research process. It emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations, ensuring that participants' experiences are accurately represented.