A Q methodological investigation of students’ perspectives on power plants

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dc.contributor.authorGüdük, Sadık Taner
dc.contributor.authorEş, Hüseyin
dc.contributor.authorTürkoglu, Ayse Yenılmez
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-24T12:01:29Z
dc.date.available2026-01-24T12:01:29Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentAlanya Alaaddin Keykubat Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThe aim of this research, which was conducted through the use of Q methodology, was to examine eighth grade students’ perspectives on power plants (PPs). Suggesting that variables can be replaced by individuals in factor analysis and thus interpersonal factor analysis can be done, Q methodology is a method that aims to examine individuals’ self-referenced perspectives by revealing the differences and commonalities of these perspectives; that is, where they are positioned relative to each other in a holistic structure. In this research, a total of 35 Q-statements were presented to a number of 19 eight-grade students, who were attending to a public middle school and were voluntarily participated in the study. Students’ Q-sorts resulted in a two-factor solution, meaning that two perspectives emerged towards PPs. The perspectives were named as economy-oriented and science and technology-oriented. Students holding the economy-oriented perspective pointed out to the positive impact of PPs on economy, while others holding the science and technology-oriented perspective specified the contribution of PPs to scientific and technological development.
dc.identifier.doi10.19128/turje.1313485
dc.identifier.endpage73
dc.identifier.issn2147-2858
dc.identifier.issue1
dc.identifier.startpage53
dc.identifier.trdizinid1224182
dc.identifier.urihttps://search.trdizin.gov.tr/tr/yayin/detay/1224182
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.19128/turje.1313485
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12868/4375
dc.identifier.volume13
dc.indekslendigikaynakTR-Dizin
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.ispartofTurkish Journal of Education
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Ulusal Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_TR-Dizin_20260121
dc.subjectSocioscientific issues
dc.subjectScience education
dc.subjectDecision-making
dc.subjectPower plants
dc.subjectQ methodology
dc.titleA Q methodological investigation of students’ perspectives on power plants
dc.typeArticle

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