Grounded theory method, Part II: Options for users of the method

Era-specific issues are presented for the consideration of the potential grounded theorist. Two of the issues are general to grounded theory method, while the other four assist in clarifying aspects relevant to the selection of a specific mode of the method. Five broad options regarding multiple possible modes of grounded theory method are suggested and detailed. The inquirer is not limited to the two major modes usually presented and discussed in the literature. Users of the method are challenged to continue contributing to the development of the method, while justifying and debating methodological modifications.