Using Q method in qualitative research
Shinebourne, Pnina (2009) Using Q method in qualitative research. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 8 (1) . pp. 93-97. ISSN 1609-4069 [Article]
Abstract
In this paper the author outlines the features of Q method and assesses its suitability as a qualitative research method. She discusses the process of using the method and its particular approach to researching the range and diversity of subjective understandings, beliefs, and experiences. Q method is particularly suitable for identifying commonality and diversity and has a powerful capacity for thematic identification and analysis. In the author’s view, Q method makes a contribution to expanding the repertoire of qualitative research methods.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Research Areas: | A. > School of Science and Technology > Psychology A. > School of Science and Technology > Psychology > Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research group A. > School of Science and Technology > Psychology > Applied Health Psychology group |
| Item ID: | 3597 |
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| Depositing User: | Devika Mohan |
| Date Deposited: | 08 Jan 2010 07:48 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Oct 2016 14:16 |
| URI: | https://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/id/eprint/3597 |
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