Document Type : Original Article
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Department of Social Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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Department of Sport Management, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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Department of Sociology, Istanbul Aydin University, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Department of Physical Education and Sport, Institute of Health Science, Sivas Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey
10.22034/sms.2024.140646.1301
Abstract
Research in the field of sports sciences undergoes significant turmoil and instability, stemming from both quantitative and qualitative research methods. This turbulence prompts the expansion of theoretical and empirical knowledge in the domain. Qualitative research, which can be approached through positivist or critical lenses, necessitates researchers to articulate their research philosophy and epistemological stance upfront. Notably, the methodological approach, rooted in intuitionism for analyzing social phenomena, undergoes similar shifts in sociology and sports management. This approach not only invites critique but also spawns numerous theoretical underpinnings. To counter reductionist tendencies in theoretical frameworks, the Multi-Grounded Theory (MGT) emerges, aiming to harmonize intuitive and reductionist analytical methods within the framework of Hegelian thesis and antithesis. Consequently, authors employing MGT move beyond the pure inductive approach in Grounded Theory (GT) by explicitly incorporating external theories. By bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks and empirical data, MGT promises to offer a holistic understanding of sports-related phenomena, empowering researchers to generate innovative theories and drive the advancement of knowledge in the field.
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