Explore social isolation among older adults during covid 19

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John, a graduate student, has decided to conduct a qualitative research study for his Master's thesis to explore social isolation among older adults during COVID 19 pandemic. He intends to use a "snowball or chain" sampling strategy (i.e., finding the 1st senior participant in a virtual choir club organized by the local community centre on Zoom, and ask the person to recommend other participants). Imagine you are his academic supervisor or research mentor. Please discuss the following:

When John asks for your feedback, how would you characterize his decision to use a snowball or chain sampling strategy?
Which alternative sampling strategies would you recommend to John?

Provide references if applicable.

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