Discuss the appropriateness of using Q methodology for the purposes of conducting social sciences research with children and adolescents, including limitations and delimitations, as well as potential risks and benefits to participating in a Q-sort process.
Introduction
In this response I present the argument that Q methodology is appropriate for the purposes of conducting social sciences research with children and adolescents. I will begin with a brief introduction of Q methodology where I will describe its core tenants and epistemology. I will then discuss the limitations and delimitations of the methodology particularly as it relates to work with adolescents. Next, I will discuss the myriad issues that are relevant when conducting research with vulnerable populations, like children and adolescents, paying close attention to federal guidelines for the protections of minors. I will then present a discussion on the concept of children as subjects in research instead of objects in research. I will discuss hot Q methodology address many of the issues that are present in traditional research for children and adolescents. Finally, a brief discussion of the associated risks and benefits to children and adolescents that participate in Q studies will be presented.
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