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The use of snowball sampling to examine the differences between first- and second-generation ex-cult members' disaffiliation processes /

Much research has been conducted on cults (also known as New Religious Movements). Although plentiful, less work has been conducted on the differences between first- and second-generation ex-members' disaffiliation process. This research project employs a snowball sampling technique while using...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Shoenberger, Nicole A. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2018.
Series:SAGE Research Methods. Cases.
Subjects:
Ex-cultists > Rehabilitation > Case studies.
Snowball sampling > Case studies.
Ex-cultists > Rehabilitation.
Snowball sampling.
Case studies.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Much research has been conducted on cults (also known as New Religious Movements). Although plentiful, less work has been conducted on the differences between first- and second-generation ex-members' disaffiliation process. This research project employs a snowball sampling technique while using a key informant to help identify hard-to-reach participants. Semi-structured interviews provide in-depth data on the differences in disaffiliation between those who chose to live in a cult and those who were born into a cult.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781526439932
152643993X