The Role of Grounded Theory in Understanding Urban Society and Design: A Review Based on Creswell and Poth

Abstract

John W. Creswell is a distinguished professor in the fields of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research. He has authored numerous internationally recognized methodology books, including Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design, which discusses five major approaches to qualitative research. Creswell is known for his ability to clearly and practically explain research concepts, as well as for his contributions to developing frameworks for mixed methods approaches. Throughout his academic career, he taught and conducted research at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln before later joining the University of Michigan. His works have been widely used across various disciplines, such as education, health, psychology, and the social sciences. Cheryl N. Poth is an academic and researcher specializing in education and qualitative research methods. She teaches at the University of Alberta in Canada. Poth is recognized for her work in educational evaluation, field-based research, and the development of research methodologies. As Creswell’s collaborator on the fourth edition of Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design, Poth brought a fresh perspective to the practice of qualitative research, particularly within the contexts of education and evaluation. Her experience as both a researcher and an education practitioner enriches the discussions in this book, making qualitative research approaches more contextual and applicable.