Q Methodology Applications
Q Methodology Applications is a research topic within Management Science and Operations Research. Science Explorer counts 2k research works in it since 1950. 17.2% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers revolves around the theory, method, and application of Q methodology in various research fields. It explores the subjective nature of attitudes and perspectives, particularly in healthcare, environmental sustainability, and academic performance. The papers also discuss the integration of Q methodology with qualitative and mixed methods research approaches.
- Q Methodology
- Subjectivity
- Research Methods
- Qualitative Research
- Attitudes
- Perspectives
- Healthcare
- Environmental Sustainability
- Academic Performance
- Mixed Methods
- Research works
- 2k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 343 per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 17.2% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +67% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Q Methodology Applications research?
By volume, Indonesia and the United States publish the most (100 and 68 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Indonesia 100 works
- 2 United States 68 works
- 3 United Kingdom 34 works
- 4 China 30 works
- 5 South Korea 21 works
- 6 Netherlands 21 works
- 7 Türkiye 18 works
- 8 Australia 18 works
- 9 Nigeria 13 works
- 10 Germany 12 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Q Methodology Applications research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Mahidol University publishes the most Q Methodology Applications research, followed by Universitas Gadjah Mada and Malmö University.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Mahidol University Thailand 9 works
- 2 Universitas Gadjah Mada Indonesia 7 works
- 3 Malmö University Sweden 6 works
- 4 Erasmus University Rotterdam Netherlands 6 works
- 5 University of Akron United States 6 works
- 6 University of Georgia United States 6 works
- 7 Dongguk University South Korea 6 works
- 8 Sebelas Maret University Indonesia 5 works
- 9 Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta Indonesia 5 works
- 10 Independent University of Moscow Russia 4 works
Who are the leading researchers in Q Methodology Applications?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Q Methodology Applications include William Stephenson.
- 1 William Stephenson 618 citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Q Methodology Applications research done?
The largest centres of Q Methodology Applications research in 2022–2025 are Jakarta (Indonesia), Seoul (South Korea), Surakarta (Indonesia) and Yogyakarta (Indonesia).
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Where is the best place to study Q Methodology Applications?
Among universities, judged by research, Mahidol University score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahidol University Thailand | 6.0 | 67.4% | 55.2× | 9 | — |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Q Methodology Applications research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 67% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Q Methodology Applications.
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