Inclusivity and diversity in data collection : recommendations for an assisted snowball sampling / Khalid Akhal.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Akhal, Khalid, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Snowball sampling--China.

Snowball sampling.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2026.

Summary:

This case study is based on two research projects investigating the effects of cultural intelligence (CQ) on expatriate adjustment and entrepreneurialism in China mainland. It explores the methodological implementation of snowball sampling by focusing on its application in studying hard-to-reach and diverse expatriate groups. While snowball sampling is often perceived as a self-sustaining process, the real practice reveals the necessity of a researcher-assisted approach to ensure sample inclusivity, diversity, and validity. The case study critically examines a wide range of practical strategies used to refine snowball sampling from calibrating incentives and embedding attention checks, to using hybrid sampling techniques and digital platforms for outreach. It also addresses common challenges such as participant eligibility, social network bias, and referral stagnation, offering tested solutions based on real-world applications. This case study will be particularly useful for early-career researchers, postgraduate students, and practitioners designing fieldwork in international, cross-cultural, or hard-to-reach contexts. Readers will learn how to apply practical interventions grounded in academic literature and real field experience to assist snowball sampling.

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ISBN:

9781036244774

OCLC:

1594889137

Publisher Number:

T301289