The article "The Development of Constructivist Grounded Theory" by Jane Mills, Ann Bonner, and Karen Francis explores the roots and evolution of constructivist grounded theory, a popular methodology in psychology, education, and nursing. The authors trace the development of grounded theory from its origins with Glaser and Strauss to the work of Charmaz, highlighting the shift towards a more constructivist approach. They examine key texts by Strauss and Corbin, noting their ontological and epistemological orientation, and discuss Charmaz's landmark work on constructivist grounded theory. The article emphasizes the importance of the researcher's role in the process, the coconstruction of meaning, and the subjective nature of reality. It also delves into the methodological spiral of grounded theory, where researchers can choose points of departure based on their ontological and epistemological beliefs. The authors conclude by discussing the implications of constructivist grounded theory for research in various disciplines, emphasizing the need for researchers to align their methodology with their underlying ontologies and epistemologies.The article "The Development of Constructivist Grounded Theory" by Jane Mills, Ann Bonner, and Karen Francis explores the roots and evolution of constructivist grounded theory, a popular methodology in psychology, education, and nursing. The authors trace the development of grounded theory from its origins with Glaser and Strauss to the work of Charmaz, highlighting the shift towards a more constructivist approach. They examine key texts by Strauss and Corbin, noting their ontological and epistemological orientation, and discuss Charmaz's landmark work on constructivist grounded theory. The article emphasizes the importance of the researcher's role in the process, the coconstruction of meaning, and the subjective nature of reality. It also delves into the methodological spiral of grounded theory, where researchers can choose points of departure based on their ontological and epistemological beliefs. The authors conclude by discussing the implications of constructivist grounded theory for research in various disciplines, emphasizing the need for researchers to align their methodology with their underlying ontologies and epistemologies.