The Snowball Sampling Strategy in the Field of Social Sciences. Contexts and Considerations Contexts and considerations

This article discusses the snowball sampling strategy that has been successfully used for decades in research in the field of social sciences. The focus of this article is only on the application of the strategy in qualitative research, although it can be employed in quantitative research too. Despi...

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Published inPrzegląd badań edukacyjnych Vol. 2; no. 43; pp. 87 - 104
Main Authors Gierczyk, Marcin, Gromkowska-Melosik, Agnieszka, Sam Scott, Sam, Parker, Charlie
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 30.01.2024
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Summary:This article discusses the snowball sampling strategy that has been successfully used for decades in research in the field of social sciences. The focus of this article is only on the application of the strategy in qualitative research, although it can be employed in quantitative research too. Despite its limitations and debatable applicability in some cases, it is methodologically justified and considered very effective in reaching hard-to-reach populations. Referring to the methodological literature, research in which it was adopted and our own experience, we reflect on the contexts and controversies that arise around its implementation.
ISSN:1895-4308
2392-1544
DOI:10.12775/PBE.2023.029