A Pilot Study Using Q- Methodology in an Online Format with Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Open Access
Author:
Kutys, Christine G
Area of Honors:
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Document Type:
Thesis
Thesis Supervisors:
Kathryn D R Drager, Thesis Supervisor Dr. Ingrid Maria Blood, Thesis Honors Advisor
Keywords:
Q Methodology Autism Spectrum Disorders Parents
Abstract:
Past studies have looked at what factors influence a parent’s process when choosing interventions for their child or children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In the interest of conducting a future study that will have parents prioritize already known factors by having them rank their influence on their decision, this study serves as a pilot. The current study is a feasibility study to determine if Q methodology is a viable research method for this field of study. The study found that several factors were revealed as having the most influence on decision making, and several factors had the least influence. The Q methodology was found to be a viable study method when used online.