Combining a Naturalistic and Theoretical Q Sample Approach: An Empirical Research Illustration

Sæbjørnsen, Siv Elin Nord; Ellingsen, Ingunn T.; Good, James M. M.; Ødegård, Atle

doi:10.15133/j.os.2016.005

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“…Brown, 2019 ). A core component of the Q-methodological procedure is the Q-set, which is a collection of objects —often statements— that comprehensively address the topic under investigation (Sæbjørnsen et al 2016 ; Braito et al 2020 ). Rigour and care are important for the construction of the Q-set, since it plays a central role in the data collection and, thus, has substantial impact on the quality of results (Baker et al 2017 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Exploring frame conflicts in the development of a new mineral resource policy in Austria using Q-methodology

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Mineral resource policy deals not only with industrial and trade aspects but is nowadays also increasingly concerned with topics such as environmental protection and social development. The tensions associated with strongly divergent opinions among various stakeholder groups cast it as a ‘wicked problem’. The process of redeveloping the ‘Austrian Mineral Resources Strategy’ allows for examination of the different frames and identification of potential frame conflicts in consultation processes at the national level. Using Q-methodology, this paper reveals four frames represented in the Austrian policy design process and unravels conflicts between economy-focused and integrated policy framings. The predominance of the first frame indicates a narrow sectoral approach favouring domestic mineral extraction and economic growth over other means (e.g. international distributional conflicts of benefits and burdens). The article also demonstrates the suitability of Q-methodology as a tool to investigate frames and to improve their understanding in policy design processes.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The initial Q-set was developed following a naturalistic Q-sample approach (Sæbjørnsen et al 2016 ) with 146 statements (Table 1 ). In five internal review rounds, the research team refined, condensed, and reduced the statements to a manageable number of 40–80 (Watts and Stenner 2012 ).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%