Do you want to learn about Q Methodology? Are you searching for a PhD supervisor with expertise in Q methodology? Are you looking to collaborate on a Q Methodology study?
The Q@GCU team is a core group of researchers from the Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health: Professor Rachel Baker and Professor Helen Mason and Dr Neil McHugh and Dr Jack Rendall. The team has been involved in Q studies across a range of social science topics including; health care resource allocation, health inequalities, poverty, work integration social enterprises, community land ownership, green microfinance and COVID-19.
We have lots of experience and world-leading expertise in combining Q Methodology with survey techniques (Q2S) to measure the prevalence of views identified from a Q study in larger samples.
On this page, you’ll find information about our annual introductory Q workshop, PhD supervision, consultancy, blogs, podcast, publications and some links to more information about Q methodology.
Q Methodology introductory workshop
We run an annual Q Methodology workshop to introduce the principles and techniques of Q Methodology. This interactive workshop is for those looking for an introduction to Q Methodology and is especially suited for people with limited or no prior experience. It provides an overview of the essential steps for conducting a Q study: concourse theory, statement selection, P-set selection, Q-sorting, factor analysis and data interpretation. Previously an in-person two-day workshop, we have redesigned it to run online.
The next workshop will be delivered online by the Q@GCU team over four afternoon sessions:
- 1pm - 9th May 2024
- 1pm - 10th May 2024
- 1pm - 13th May 2024
- 1pm - 14th May 2024
The course fees are as follows :
- £400 for students
- £550 academics/public sector
- £700 private sector
To register please follow this link: https://store.gcu.ac.uk/product-catalogue/schools/school-of-health-life-sciences/q-methodology-workshop-may-2024
Please note the closing date for registration is 25th April 2024. Full payment must be made prior to attending the workshop.
Please contact Neil McHugh or Lorna Buckley for more details.
Q supervision
The Q@GCU team have lots of experience supervising Q methodology PhDs to completion. If you are interested in using Q in your PhD please have a look at the staff pages of the Q@GCU team and contact the most suitable person.
Q consultancy
Do you have a Q project and are looking for expert advice? We might be able to collaborate with you. Please contact Neil McHugh and Lorna Buckley for information on our rates.
Q blog
Q Methodology is feature as Method of the Month on The Academic Health Economists’ Blog check out Helen’s blog here