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A case for the use of Q-methodology in disability research: lessons learned from a training workshop.

Purpose. Q-methodology was developed to analyse subjective responses to a range of items dealing with specific topics. This article describes the use of Q-methodology and presents the results of a Q-study on perspectives on disability carried out in a training workshop as evidence for its usefulness...

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Published in:Disability & Rehabilitation Vol. 33; no. 21; pp. 2134 - 2142
Main Authors: Mckenzie, Judith, Braswell, Bob, Jelsma, Jennifer, Naidoo, Nirmala
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Oct2011
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          Mckenzie, Judith
          Braswell, Bob
          Jelsma, Jennifer
          Naidoo, Nirmala
        affil: Department of Psychology, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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          Persons with Disabilities
          Research, Medical
          Research Methodology
          Seminars and Workshops
          Human
          Questionnaires
          Data Analysis Software
          Factor Analysis
      ab: Purpose. Q-methodology was developed to analyse subjective responses to a range of items dealing with specific topics. This article describes the use of Q-methodology and presents the results of a Q-study on perspectives on disability carried out in a training workshop as evidence for its usefulness in disability research. Method. A Q-sort was administered in the context of a training workshop on Q-method. The Q-sort consisted of statements related to the topic of disability. The responses were analysed using specifically developed software to identify factors that represent patterns of responses. Results. Twenty-two of the 23 respondents loaded on four factors. These factors appeared to represent different paradigms relating to the social, medical and disability rights models of disability. The fourth factor appeared to be that of a family perspective. These are all models evident in the disability research literature and provide evidence for the validity of Q-method in disability research. Conclusion. Based on this opportunistic study, it would appear that Q-methodology is a useful tool for identifying different view points related to disability.
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