Structuring subjectivities? Using Q methodology in human geography
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8360397 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sally Eden (0000-0002-1753-1313, University of Hull, corresponding author), Andrea Donaldson (0000-0003-0891-327X, Newcastle University), Andrew Donaldson, Gordon Walker (0000-0002-5278-6792, Lancaster University) |
| Year | 2005 |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 413-422 |
| Publication date | 2005-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Area (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0004-0894 • E-ISSN: 1475-4762 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1475-4762.2005.00641.x |
| OpenAlex | W2127522121 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 103 |
| References cited | 29 |
This paper presents a critical and reflexive account of using Q methodology in human geography. Q methodology has a long pedigree in psychological, political and sociological research, but is only recently beginning to be used by human geographers. We discuss, in particular, the parts of the process(es) of Q methodology that are often glossed over in the literature, through reflecting on our learning in using Q within a project examining the use and production of environmental science by NGOs. We conclude that Q may be a useful supplement to existing methods in human geography, as long as it is used creatively and reflexively and with full awareness of its interpretative dimensions
Epistemology · Human geography · Human science · Political science · Politics · Process (computing) · Reflexivity · Social science · Sociology · Structuring · Computer Science · Geography Education and Pedagogy · Philosophy · Q Methodology Applications
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