title: Practical Issues of Conducting a Q Methodology Study: Lessons Learned From a Cross-cultural Study.
abstract: This article advances nursing research by presenting the methodological challenges experienced in conducting a multination Q-methodology study. This article critically analyzes the relevance of the methodology for cross-cultural and nursing research and the challenges that led to specific responses by the investigators. The use of focus groups with key stakeholders supplemented the Q-analysis results. The authors discuss practical issues and shared innovative approaches and provide best-practice suggestions on the use of this flexible methodology. Q methodology has the versatility to explore complexities of contemporary nursing practice and cross-cultural health research.
authors.affiliation: Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan (Dr Stone); University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia (Dr Maguire); and Ewha Womans University, Seoul, South Korea (Drs Kang and Cha).
authors.forename: Teresa Elizabeth
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Stone
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Maguire
authors.forename: Sook Jung
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.forename: Chiyoung
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cha