scholarly journals Subjective Perceptions of South Korean Baby Boomers about Information Technology and its Characteristics： Q-Methodology Application

2017 ◽  
Vol 72 (2) ◽  
pp. 371-398
Author(s):  
홍석호 ◽  
SoonEun Kim ◽  
권은주 ◽  
어유경 ◽  
장세정
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Baby Boomers ◽  
Q Methodology ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Subjective Perceptions

scholarly journals Subjective Perceptions of South Korean Parents Regarding the Effectiveness of Taekwondo Education for Adolescents and Its Characteristics: The Q Methodology Application

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (18) ◽  
pp. 9687
Author(s):  
Wonjae Jeon ◽  
Seunghyun Jang ◽  
Kihong Joung
Keyword(s):  
Transition To Adulthood ◽  
Q Methodology ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
School Life ◽  
Varimax Rotation ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Subjective Perceptions ◽  
Korean Parents ◽  
Consensus Statements ◽  
Powerful Means

This study aims to determine why Korean parents provide adolescent children with continuous physical education through Taekwondo. The Q methodology was applied. The final 25 Q-samples were selected by composing the Q-population. Twenty parents who provided their children with Taekwondo education for more than 10 years were designated as the P-sample. Q-sorting was performed on the P-sample. Centroid factor analysis and varimax rotation were performed using version 2.35 of PQ method program. The study observed four factors with a total explanatory variance of 69%. Types 1 to 4 (N = 5, 7, 5, and 3) pertained to a powerful means of enhancing mental health, the driving force behind stable school life and social development, improvement in psychological and social areas for a successful transition to adulthood, and increased awareness of the values of Taekwondo and importance of physical activity, with eigenvalues of 4.59, 6.42, 3.16, and 1.18 and explanatory variances of 0.16, 0.32, 0.12, and 0.09, respectively. Furthermore, consensus statements for each type were investigated as Q18 and Q17. These findings supported the academic foundation of proper Taekwondo education in adolescence and confirmed it as a powerful means of exerting a positive impact on adulthood.

scholarly journals A quantitative investigation of narratives: recycled drinking water

Water Policy ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 831-847 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leong Ching
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Reuse ◽  
Q Methodology ◽  
Economic Cost ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Significant Variable ◽  
Subjective Perceptions ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
New Information ◽  
Psychological Difficulties

Recycled drinking water represents one of the most obvious and technologically reliable sources of urban water. Yet it is one of the least implemented solutions. Blame has often been laid on the emotional and psychological difficulties of persuading people that recycled drinking water is safe to drink. This ‘yuck’ factor has been empirically identified as a statistically significant variable. But how are such factors perceived? And more importantly – can these perceptions be changed? This study attempts a quantitative study of public perceptions and norm formation in recycled drinking water. Using the Q methodology, which reveals the subjective perceptions of key stakeholders, we uncover the following discourses: (1) technology can change current paradigms; (2) ensuring a safe water supply is a problem that has an economic cost; (3) environmental and global realities make it imperative to recycle water. These findings confound two prevailing views – that the debate in recycled drinking water is one of science over emotions, and more information can ‘overcome’ the apparently irrational norm formation. Instead, we find no new information in this case. Rather what was present was a new interpretative frame that allowed a new narrative enabling the bridging of two previously contradictory positions – in this instance, the pro- and anti-water reuse discourses.

scholarly journals Subjectivity Analysis of Underground Incinerators: Focus on Academic and Industry Experts

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1223
Author(s):  
Jae-hyuck Lee ◽  
Kyung-hee Shin ◽  
Jong-mun Park ◽  
Choong-gon Kim ◽  
Kong-jang Cho
Keyword(s):  
Q Methodology ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Waste Incinerator ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
South Korean ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Near Future ◽  
First Time ◽  
Perception Survey

Recently, incinerators have been shifted to underground complexes because of concerns regarding environmental pollution and declining land prices. In Korea, an underground waste incinerator has been built for the first time, with additional construction being expected in the near future. Therefore, a perception survey was conducted to acquire responses from South Korean experts regarding the impact of underground complex incinerators. The Q-methodology was used in the survey to examine various viewpoints. Academicians showed concerns regarding environmental effects of ground incinerators, and environmental and economic effects of underground complex incinerators; conversely, industrialists were concerned about civil complaints and administrative processing, indicating that the academicians were more concerned about scientific issues, whereas the industrialists were more concerned about democratic issues. Furthermore, both groups expressed concerns regarding land value and civil complaints of ground incinerators, safety issues and resultant social distrust of underground incinerators. The findings suggest that, to address the safety issues involving underground incinerator construction, governance by local experts is required for a holistic evaluation of environmental issues and economic feasibility of underground incinerators. To establish a link between science and democracy, measures for transparently sharing information are necessary.

scholarly journals Exploring edible insects’ acceptance through subjective perceptions: a visual Q study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
S. Mandolesi ◽  
S. Naspetti ◽  
R. Zanoli
Keyword(s):  
Fast Food ◽  
Q Methodology ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
The Other ◽  
Edible Insects ◽  
Visual Appearance ◽  
Subjective Perceptions ◽  
Willingness To Adopt ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Insects As Food

The practice of eating insects, known as entomophagy, is part of a regular diet for millions of people in Asia, Latin America and Africa. However, the use of insects as food is relatively new in Western countries. The present paper explores the willingness to adopt edible insects as food among Italian consumers using Q methodology. A sample of ‘experts’ (e.g. entomologists) and ‘non-experts’ (e.g. students and other researchers) formed the participant sample (P sample). Participants were asked to rank-order a set of 36 images of food dishes prepared using insects (Q sample). Results showed that visual appearance plays an important role in influencing consumers acceptance of insects as food. The Q analysis identified three distinct viewpoints or consumer profiles: Factor 1 ‘The Traditionalist’; Factor 2 ‘The Fast Food Addicted’; and Factor 3 ‘The Insectivore’. This study confirms that visible insects in food may be problematic for the more traditional viewpoint, while results for the other two factors identify possible avenues for better communicating insect-based food.

scholarly journals Exploring Perceptions of Sustainable Development in South Korea: An Approach Based on Advocacy Coalition Framework’s Belief System

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyunjung Lim ◽  
Jonghwan Eun
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Q Methodology ◽  
Belief System ◽  
Green Growth ◽  
Advocacy Coalition ◽  
Subjective Perceptions ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Civic Group

The concept of sustainable development has been criticized for its broadness and ambiguity that permits different interpretations in separate views. However, the prior studies on sustainable development generally relied on survey data, so they have some limitations that preclude congruent conclusions. In contrast to prior studies, we used Q methodology, which is designed to investigate subjective perceptions as it is. This study aims to explore the South Koreans’ perceptions of sustainable development among various stakeholders such as experts, bureaucrats, legislatures, civic group members, company employees, and journalists. Based on the hierarchical belief system of the advocacy coalition framework, we classified all statements into three categories: core value, policy core, and secondary aspects. Using Q methodology, we extracted five types: (1) democrat; (2) idealist; (3) green growth advocate; (4) skeptics; and (5) elitist. We examined the distribution of the five types according to a hierarchical belief system, and discussed implications of the findings.

scholarly journals An investigation into the perceptions of business stakeholders on the benefits of enterprise architecture: The case of Telkom SA

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Lehong ◽  
E. Dube ◽  
G. Angelopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Q Methodology ◽  
Enterprise Architecture ◽  
Organisational Change ◽  
Operational Stability ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Stakeholder Groups ◽  
Subjective Perceptions ◽  
Product Manager

This study identifies the perceived benefits of Enterprise Architecture (EA) among business stakeholders who are aware of EA but are not specialists in the field of ICT, and proposes a clearly differentiated and comprehensive cluster of stakeholder groups based on these perceptions. It provides an understanding of the benefits of EA from the perspective of business beneficiaries, not the perspective of its practitioners.The study was conducted using Q-methodology, which was developed specifically to uncover subjective perceptions and preferences. Q-methodology correlates people in respect of their perception of a sample of tests, and is particularly useful in bridging the sharp dichotomy between qualitative and quantitative methodologies.The research identifies and describes 9 EA stakeholder types: Transformational Task-Driven Strategist, Universal Risk-Tolerant Pragmatist, Evolutionary Reuse Overseer, Technology Leverager, Simplicity Valuer, IT Commoditiser, Operational Stability Maintainer, Organisational Change Manager, and Siloed Product Manager. The study demonstrates an increasing understanding of EA benefits, and points to strategies that may be deployed when engaging each stakeholder class.

scholarly journals Types of Perception of Home Visiting Oral Health Care Services for Korean Older Persons: A Q Methodology Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 214
Author(s):  
Sue-Hyang Lee ◽  
Soo-Myoung Bae ◽  
Bo-Mi Shin ◽  
Sun-Jung Shin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Q Methodology ◽  
Home Visiting ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Subjective Perceptions ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study was conducted using the Q methodology to categorize Korean older persons’ subjective perceptions of home visiting oral health care services. Various opinions regarding home visiting oral health care services were collected based on related literature, and by conducting in-depth interviews with 12 people. Thirty-two statements were finally selected, and Q classification was applied. Based on data analysis with the PC-QUANL program, six factors (seven types) were derived, which accounted for 49.6% of the total variance. By comprehensive analysis of the types of subjective perceptions of home visiting oral health care services, the following two characteristics were identified. Korean older persons were expected to promote their own oral health activities, or improved access to expert health care services, through the home visiting oral health care services. Additionally, they had a need for social, economic, emotional, and informational support. Therefore, home visiting dental personnel should be able to provide customized visiting oral health care services based on evaluation of the need and type of perception of older persons. Thus, it is essential for visiting dental personnel to be trained in the knowledge of social welfare, and to develop diverse competencies.

scholarly journals Images of Good Nurses as Perceived by Nursing College Students: A Q-Methodological Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-71
Author(s):  
Dallong Han
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Q Methodology ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Point Scale ◽  
Subjective Perceptions ◽  
Nursing College ◽  
Task Oriented

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore subjective perceptions of good nurses' images perceived by nursing students using Q-methodology and to identify characteristics by types and reflect them in nursing education. Methods: Between December 21 and November 30, 2017, using Q-methodology, 31 nursing students from two universities sorted and rated 34 Q-statements on a nine-point scale according to the degree of their agreement. A data analysis was conducted using the PC-QUANL program. Results: The images of good nurses, as perceived by nursing college students, were extracted into three types, each of which had unique characteristics; the cumulative variance was 55%. Three types were identified as "Task-oriented health professional type," "Emotional companion type," and "Flexible mediator type" respectively. Conclusion: This study investigated the significant differences of subjectivity in images of good nurses perceived by nursing college students. The results of this study can be applied to the development and application of a nursing education curriculum that helps nursing college students form positive nursing images and grow into competent nurses.

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