Advancing the use of the repertory grid technique in the built environment: A systematic review

Rahman, Rawan; Bidoun, Dana; Agiel, Ahmed; Albdour, Ala’

doi:10.3389/fbuil.2022.1082149

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“…The qualitative results reported in this paper were obtained by implementing concepts of the personal construct theory (PCT) and the qualitative repertory grid technique (RGT). The validity of using the RGT in the built environment was recently assessed in a review, and the results verified its potential for use in this context [ 24 ].…”

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“…For instance, researchers can use the information gathered from the initial qualitative study to create closed-ended and pre-prepared constructs, which can be administered to a larger sample for further quantitative analysis. This approach allows researchers to combine the strengths of qualitative and quantitative methods for a more comprehensive understanding of the subject under investigation [ 24 ].…”

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Exploring Students’ Emotional Well-Being in the Ideal University Hostel Using the Qualitative Repertory Grid Technique

Jameel,

Agiel

2023

IJERPH

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One of the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic is that it has lent urgency to ongoing discussions on mental well-being, particularly among university students. While standard techniques are available to diagnose mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and stress, ambiguity persists regarding the emotional aspect of well-being. Emotional well-being (EWB) is a recently developed concept that seeks to understand the contribution of emotions to one’s well-being. Interactive approaches for such investigations are recommended to understand people’s contextual experiences in the built environment. This study utilizes a qualitative approach, underpinned by personal construct theory (PCT) and the qualitative repertory grid technique (RGT), to understand how university hostel designs can contribute to students’ emotional well-being. We interviewed fifteen students from the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and obtained their perceptions of three built environments they experienced and an ideal place they imagined. The results unveiled design-related factors associated with students’ emotional constructs and elucidated characteristics of an ‘ideal’ hostel in response to these emotional constructs. These findings enrich our knowledge of EWB within university hostels offering insights for the future design that consider the emotional aspect of well-being for residents.

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Exploring Students’ Emotional Well-Being in the Ideal University Hostel Using the Qualitative Repertory Grid Technique

Jameel,

Agiel

2023

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“…In the data collection, 27, 8, and 5 landowners from these villages, respectively, attended the meetings. The total sample size (40) is significantly larger than the consensus in RGT studies (15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25) [94]. Of the attendees, those from the same village were divided into smaller groups consisting of 2-4 respondents.…”

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Personal Cognition and Implicit Constructs Affecting Preferential Decisions on Farmland Ownership: Multiple Case Studies in Kediri, East Java, Indonesia

Hidayat,

Sianipar,

Hashimoto

et al. 2023

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Farmland ownership is a critical issue for sustainable agriculture since it affects short-term productivity and the long-term stability of the sector. However, existing literature largely focused on immediately simplifying individual opinions through statistical methods, neglecting how implicit values could drive preferential ownership decisions. Therefore, this study aimed to understand the driving factors underlying decisions on farmland ownership, especially when there are cognitive factors that induce hidden constructs in individual preferences. This research, to observe the cognition and implicit values leading to ownership decisions, applied the Repertory Grid Technique (RGT) with subsequent Principal Component Analysis (PCA). Taking the multiple case studies of three villages in Kediri, East Java, Indonesia, this study involved 40 farmland owners. The RGT revealed a staggering 85 constructs leading to six ownership decisions: keep farming, buying, joint farming, leasing, selling, and converting. In general, the driving forces were distinguished into landowners’ household profile, sustainability-related (community and social conditions), spatial (farmland conversion and accessibility), and economic aspects. Based on PCA, “buying” and “keep farming” shared several driving forces and led to sustainable farming. In contrast, “joint farming”, “leasing”, “selling”, and “converting” were found to threaten farming sustainability. In addition, this study offers in-depth insights into the driving factors of different preferential ownership decisions according to the cognition and implicit values of individual landowners, allowing policymakers and other stakeholders to tailor policies and strategies to context-specific farmland ownership issues in pursuing sustainable agriculture.

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An Investigation of University Students’ Perceptions of Learning Management Systems: Insights for Enhancing Usability and Engagement

Almusharraf

2024

Sustainability

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Learning management systems (LMS) have become central to modern education, enabling accessible, personalized, and engaging learning experiences. This study aims to investigate Saudi university students’ perception of LMS in order to explore the critical factors that shape their engagement, satisfaction, and acceptance of these platforms. Drawing from the existing literature that points out the usability challenges of LMS, this study hopes to derive actionable insights to optimize e-learning outcomes. Using Kelly’s repertory grid analysis technique, this study systematically captured and analyzed the personal constructs students associate with LMS, focusing on ease of use, interactivity, and content alignment with educational needs. A sample of 20 university students provided insights on their experiences with LMS features related to usability, functionality, and interactivity, which are critical to engagement. Findings indicate that ease of use is a major determinant of acceptance, along with interactivity and relevant content delivery that supports diverse learning preferences. The study identifies key elements to improve LMS platforms, fostering a more engaging digital learning environment and supporting students’ learning needs. The findings highlight the key aspects: usability of LMS and students’ satisfaction through user-friendly interfaces and interactive features. Institutions that incorporate student feedback into LMS development will likely see improved e-learning outcomes. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of LMS user perceptions and implies refinements that can align platforms with pedagogical demands in higher education.

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Advancing the use of the repertory grid technique in the built environment: A systematic review

Cited by 3 publications

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Exploring Students’ Emotional Well-Being in the Ideal University Hostel Using the Qualitative Repertory Grid Technique

Exploring Students’ Emotional Well-Being in the Ideal University Hostel Using the Qualitative Repertory Grid Technique

Personal Cognition and Implicit Constructs Affecting Preferential Decisions on Farmland Ownership: Multiple Case Studies in Kediri, East Java, Indonesia

An Investigation of University Students’ Perceptions of Learning Management Systems: Insights for Enhancing Usability and Engagement

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