Gibson, B.J. orcid.org/0000-0003-1413-4950, Porter, R. and Ekins, R. (2025) “Time‐tripping” and memory‐making: a grounded theory of grounded theory. Symbolic Interaction. ISSN: 0195-6086
Abstract
This paper explores the development of grounded theory methodology through the lens of memory studies, introducing the concept of “time-tripping” as a key generic social process. The paper identifies several sub-processes of time-tripping, including “reclaiming,” “resisting,” “retro-casting,” and “landscaping,” which shape the methodological “imaginary.” Through a “grounded theory of grounded theory” approach, the authors analyze how these processes, influenced by individual and collective memory, authorship, and power dynamics, have contributed to the pluralism of the method. The paper concludes by suggesting that time-tripping offers a valuable framework for understanding the social processes of memory and forgetting in science.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2025 The Author(s). This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |
Keywords: | grounded theory; memory studies; collective memory; remembering; forgetting |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Clinical Dentistry (Sheffield) |
Date Deposited: | 29 Sep 2025 14:30 |
Last Modified: | 29 Sep 2025 14:30 |
Status: | Published online |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1002/symb.70020 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:232334 |