Practical Issues of Conducting a Q Methodology Study: Lessons Learned From a Cross-cultural Study

• Autores: Chiyoung Cha, Sook Jung Kang, Janet J. Maguire, Teresa Elizabeth Stone
• Localización: Advances in Nursing Science, ISSN 0161-9268, Vol. 40, Nº. 3, 2017, págs. 291-299
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This article advances nursing research by presenting the methodological challenges experienced in conducting a multination Q-methodology study. This article critically analyzes the relevance of the methodology for cross-cultural and nursing research and the challenges that led to specific responses by the investigators. The use of focus groups with key stakeholders supplemented the Q-analysis results. The authors discuss practical issues and shared innovative approaches and provide best-practice suggestions on the use of this flexible methodology. Q methodology has the versatility to explore complexities of contemporary nursing practice and cross-cultural health research.