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A Primer on Q-Method and the Study of Technology

A Primer on Q-Method and the Study of Technology
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Author(s): Stéphanie Gauttier (Grenoble Ecole de Management, France)
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 12
Source title: Research Anthology on Innovative Research Methodologies and Utilization Across Multiple Disciplines
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3881-7.ch025

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Abstract

Qualitative methods are under-represented in the articles published by the main journals in Information Systems, which seem to privilege quantitative studies and statistical representativity of results, following the R logic. This chapter provides an in-depth description of Q-method and demonstrates how its use could be beneficial to studies of technology and could reinforce the transparency and validity of other qualitative methods. The focus of this chapter lies in explaining how Q-method works, so that readers are equipped to set up their own Q-studies. It is based on prior literature and ongoing reflections being held by Q-methodologists online.

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