Judith A. Holton, Ph.D.

Barney G. Glaser, Ph.D., Hon. Ph.D.

The Grounded Theory Review is an international peer-reviewed journal for the advancement of classic grounded theory research and scholarship. Each issue of the Review contains papers featuring substantive theories developed using classic grounded theory methodology as well as papers with a focus on methodological perspectives. The Review wishes to serve as a forum for global networking among grounded theory researchers and welcomes dialogue and discussion between its readers and the members of its Peer Review Editorial Board.

• November, 2009. This issue will focus on writing and publishing CGT. The numerous remodelled versions of GT have resulted in many misunderstandings of the classic methodology, most particularly, the misconception that GT is a qualitative research method. The resultant confusion of CGT with qualitative methods is a frequent frustration – and sometimes obstacle – for CGT scholars seeking to publish in mainstream academic journals where the criteria for publication may be inconsistent with CGT methodology and where reviewers will often assess a CGT paper against established criteria for qualitative research. We welcome papers that address these issues and offer advice to others in successfully overcoming the obstacles to publication in mainstream journals.  Deadline for submissions is August 31  

In addition to this special call for papers, we continue to welcome papers presenting substantive and formal grounded theories from a broad range of disciplines including business and management, education, health services, sociology, etc. Papers should follow the general submission guidelines as outlined on the Review website.

Forward all submissions to Judith Holton, Editor-in-Chief