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Q Methodology Applications

Last updated July 7, 2026

Rising Stars

New and hot

Rising Stars Researchers

1
Charlotte Dieteren
PharmAccess Group
2
Gail E. Austen
University of Kent
3
Leopold Tafel
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
4
Julie Duncan Millar
University of Glasgow
5
Heidi Leonhardt
Austrian Institute of Economic Research
6
Daniel Pinillos
Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement
7
Dylan Inglis
University of Bristol
8
Kolangad Amrutha
Government of Kerala
9
Alinda Kokkinou
Breda University of Applied Sciences
10
Tolera Senbeto Jiren
Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research

Rising Stars Papers

1
Use cases and scientific potential of land use data from the EU’s Integrated Administration and Control System: A systematic mapping review
Ecological Indicators|2024
18 cit.
2
How close are they? Using proximity theory to understand the relationship between landlords and tenants of agricultural land
Journal of Rural Studies|2024
9 cit.
3
Leveraging digital transformation to develop a data-driven culture for supply chain resilience: an empirical investigation
Continuity & Resilience Review|2025
9 cit.
4
Enablers and inhibitors of digitalization as part of continuous improvement
International Journal of Lean Six Sigma|2024
6 cit.
5
Cultivating a Data-Driven Culture: Exploring The Role of Data Analytic Capability, Employee Empowerment, and Transformational Leadership
Unknown Journal|2024
5 cit.
6
Data analytic capability as an enabler of CSRD readiness: a moderated mediation analysis
Journal of Global Responsibility|2025
3 cit.
7
Unlocking sustainable last mile deliveries through interventions in the pre-delivery stage
Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain|2025
2 cit.
8
Economic system impacts and dependencies on water-related ecosystem services: defining analytical spatial units from an ecosystem accounting perspective in Guatemala
Frontiers in Environmental Science|2025
2 cit.
9
Driving the circular economy: How artificial intelligence could empower transportation and logistics companies to lead the transition
Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain|2026
2 cit.
10
Digitalization as a Catalyst for Resilience in the Hospitality Sector
Unknown Journal|2025
1 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Gaining momentum

Emerging Leaders Researchers

1
Emily Namey
Family Health International 360
2
Xiuchuan Lu
Fudan University
3
Hyunjin Park
Jeonju University
4
Adrian Lundberg
Malmö University
5
Alexandros Nikitas
University of Huddersfield
6
Panagiotis G. Tzouras
National Technical University of Athens
7
Jennifer Johnson Jorgensen
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
8
Nicola Fraschini
The University of Western Australia
9
Ruliang Zhou
Southwest Forestry University
10
Emma O’Dwyer
Kingston University

Emerging Leaders Papers

1
The future urban road: A systematic literature review-enhanced Q-method study with experts
Transportation Research Part D Transport and Environment|2022
67 cit.
2
Analysing urban growth using machine learning and open data: An artificial neural network modelled case study of five Greek cities
Sustainable Cities and Society|2022
59 cit.
3
Global microscale walkability ratings and rankings: A novel composite indicator for 59 European city centres
Journal of Transport Geography|2023
38 cit.
4
Comparing the bad media-fuelled reputation of e-scooters with real-life user and non-user perceptions: Evidence from Sweden
Transportation Research Part F Traffic Psychology and Behaviour|2023
31 cit.
5
What is subjectivity? Scholarly perspectives on the elephant in the room
Quality & Quantity|2022
30 cit.
6
The deceitful Connected and Autonomous Vehicle: Defining the concept, contextualising its dimensions and proposing mitigation policies
Transport Policy|2022
27 cit.
7
Transport stakeholders’ perceptions of Mobility-as-a-Service: A Q-study of cultural shift proponents, policy advocates and technology supporters
Transportation Research Part A Policy and Practice|2024
27 cit.
8
Language learners’ emotional dynamics: insights from a Q methodology intensive single-case study
Language Culture and Curriculum|2022
26 cit.
9
A Q methodology study to explore Korean as a second language undergraduate student-teachers’ anxiety
International Journal of Educational Research Open|2022
25 cit.
10
Exploring the effect of perceived safety in first/last mile mode choices
Transportation|2024
25 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Established & currently active

Current Senior Leaders Researchers

1
Mario Chen
Family Health International 360
2
Steven R. Brown
Kent State University
3
Paul Stenner
The Open University
4
William Stephenson
Colorado State University
5
Thomas Webler
Social and Environmental Research Institute
6
Werner Brouwer
Erasmus University Rotterdam
7
Gordon Walker
Lancaster University
8
Job van Exel
Erasmus University Rotterdam
9
Diane Montgomery
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City
10
Lis Cordingley
Manchester Academic Health Science Centre

Current Senior Leaders Papers

1
A simple method to assess and report thematic saturation in qualitative research
PLoS ONE|2020
2.7k cit.
2
Political Subjectivity: Applications of Q Methodology in Political Science
Journal of Marketing Research|1982
2k cit.
3
Doing Q ethodology: theory, method and interpretation
Qualitative Research in Psychology|2005
1.2k cit.
4
Caution! Transitions Ahead: Politics, Practice, and Sustainable Transition Management
Environment and Planning A Economy and Space|2007
993 cit.
5
Community renewable energy: What should it mean?
Energy Policy|2007
976 cit.
6
Governing transitions in the sustainability of everyday life
Research Policy|2010
901 cit.
7
The Study of Behavior: Q-Technique and Its Methodology.
Journal of the American Statistical Association|1955
889 cit.
8
The Content Analysis of Dreams
The American Journal of Psychology|1967
840 cit.
9
Q Methodology and Qualitative Research
Qualitative Health Research|1996
823 cit.
10
A Primer on Q Methodology
Universiteitsbibliotheek EUR|1993
733 cit.

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