I have tried to apply the concepts of Grounded Theory to a small study on experimental basis. But I am not sure whether i am in right direction. Please help
I think you have done a very interesting study, but whether or not it fits the standard pattern inn Grounded Theory is open to question. The main issue is your use of what amounts to an experimental intervention, which involves attempting to change the behavior of the participants and then observing what happens. I have never seen anything like this in Grounded Theory, which typically takes a much more passive approach to data collection.
This raises the question of why you want to label your research Grounded Theory. I understand that as a newer researcher, being part of a long-standing tradition might give you more confidence in your claims, but trying to force your work into someone else's mold is not likely to be a successful plan. Instead, I suggest you begin the process of writing up your research. A good journal for a newer researcher to consider is The Qualitative Report, so take a look at that and use the articles they have published as a model for your own.
If you want to apply Grounded Theory to a small experimental study, I am giving some advice on how to proceed and possibly enhance your approach:
Documentation: Ensure you've thoroughly documented each step of the process, including data collection methods, coding procedures, and the emergence of categories or themes. This documentation is crucial for transparency and future reference.
Reflect on your own biases and assumptions. Consider how these might have influenced the analysis. This reflection can help refine the process and improve the validity of your findings. and also the main issue is what you are done in each steps, the title of your research and the ethics of research are more important.
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