The theme of this section is that grounded theory provides a practical comprehensive framework to conduct a study on the experience of being homeless. Grounded theory encourages objectivity, thorough theoretical development, and relevant applicability to phenomena (as opposed to the universal principles of positivism). For these reasons, I base this study on grounded theory as a principle method of this mixed methods study. I take a story line approach in subsequent chapters while emphasizing the core category of this research: Homelessness is a general concept that encompasses many types of experiences, almost all of which involve severely impoverished individuals who cope with undesirable circumstances.
