qpair: A command for analyzing paired Q-sorts in Q-methodology

Noori Akhtar-Danesh () and Stephen C. Wingreen ()
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Noori Akhtar-Danesh: McMaster University
Stephen C. Wingreen: University of Canterbury

Stata Journal, 2022, vol. 22, issue 4, 884-907

Abstract: In this article, we introduce qpair as a new command written in Stata for the analysis of paired Q-sorts in Q-methodology, which is used for studying subjective issues and is a combination of qualitative and quantitative techniques. The quantitative component of Q-methodology employs a by-person factor anal- ysis technique. However, currently there is no systematic approach for analyzing paired Q-sorts or longitudinal data in Q-methodology. We introduce the only statistical command available for the analysis of paired Q-sorts. The qpair com- mand employs the factor extraction and factor rotation techniques in Stata. The command is illustrated using a dataset representing perceptions of 50 information technology professionals on person–organization fit regarding their training and development priorities.

Keywords: qpair; Q-methodology; by-person factor analysis; paired Q-sort; person–organization fit (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1177/1536867X221141002

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