Güdük, Sadık TanerEş, HüseyinTürkoglu, Ayse Yenılmez2026-01-242026-01-2420242147-2858https://search.trdizin.gov.tr/tr/yayin/detay/1224182https://doi.org/10.19128/turje.1313485https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12868/4375The 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.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessSocioscientific issuesScience educationDecision-makingPower plantsQ methodologyArticle10.19128/turje.131348513153731224182