Dr Margarida Sardo Margarida.Sardo@uwe.ac.uk
Senior Research Fellow in Science Communication
Evaluation of the Q Method as a public engagement tool in examining the preferences of residents in metal mining areas
Sardo, Ana Margarida; Sinnett, Danielle
Authors
Dr Danielle Sinnett Danielle.Sinnett@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Healthy Green Infrastructure
Abstract
In this study, we describe and present an evaluation of how the Q Method was used to engage members of local communities, to examine how those living in former metal mining landscapes value their heritage and understand their preferences for the long-term management of mine waste. The evaluation focused on the participants' experiences, thoughts and views of the Q Method, as a method of collecting individual preferences. The Q Method is for discourse analysis, allowing a systematic analysis of the subjective perspectives of participants. This paper presents a small-scale evaluation of the Q Method. The results indicate that although this method is time-consuming (both for the researchers and for the participants) and demanding, it is a suitable and successful engagement strategy. The Q Method helped the participants feel that their opinion was being sought and valued, and allowed them to express their views on mining heritage in the context of their lives. The method was also a valuable tool in challenging the participants' views and it reinforced the complexity of the decision-making process.
Citation
Sardo, A. M., & Sinnett, D. (2020). Evaluation of the Q Method as a public engagement tool in examining the preferences of residents in metal mining areas. Frontiers in Communication, 5(55), https://doi.org/10.3389/fcomm.2020.00055
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Jul 3, 2020 |
Online Publication Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
Publication Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
Deposit Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
Publicly Available Date | Aug 14, 2020 |
Journal | Frontiers in Communication |
Print ISSN | 2297-900X |
Electronic ISSN | 2297-900X |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 5 |
Issue | 55 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.3389/fcomm.2020.00055 |
Keywords | Q method, Q sort, Evaluation, Public Engagement, Consultation, Public perspectives, Preferences, Public consultation, Q-method |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/6167010 |
Publisher URL | https://www.frontiersin...omm.2020.00055/abstract |
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