ABSTRACT
Ethnographic research is discussed in depth in existing literature and therefore is not discussed at great length here. To look afresh at single-person homelessness (especially long-term rooflessness), a structuration theoretical perspective is pursued using grounded theory (Glaser and Straus 1967). This way all becomes data and therefore relevant information, regardless of the source, including theories used, policy and practice, national and international law, observations, interviews, documents and media coverage (Glaser 1998). The main objective is to find out what is happening from as many perspectives and viewpoints as possible. Then lay these side by side and systematically analyse them, drawing out dominant themes. This synopsis offers increased accuracy (through repetition) and facilitates objectivity. This in turn is intended to free the researcher to write an abstractive account of their research (Glaser 1998).
