A Model Of Limiting Factors Of Organic Crops Consumption According To Agricultural Experts In Karaj County: A Grounded Theory

Lavaei, Rasool

doi:10.22059/ijaedr.2016.60236

A Model Of Limiting Factors Of Organic Crops Consumption According To Agricultural Experts In Karaj County: A Grounded Theory

Document Type : Research Paper

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rasool lavaei

10.22059/ijaedr.2016.60236

Abstract

the main purpose of this study was to develop a theory with regard to limiting factors for organic crops consumption in Alborz province. in this regard, applying a grounded theory approach, limiting factors of organic crops use were investigated. following theorizing steps, a model for limiting factors for organic crops consumption was developed. applying a purposive snow ball 25 experts in different agricultural sciences were interviewed to gather required data. interviews were continued to rich the saturation point. coding of data was conducted in three steps i.e open coding, axis coding and selective coding, after interviews. in axial coding stage, paradigm model was developed - considering the main phenomenon, strategies, casual conditions, intervening conditions and context.

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