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Identifying patterns of changes in self-perception : Q methodology /

In this case study, we reflect on the process of carrying out a longitudinal study to investigate the dynamics of people's subjective views of themselves in relation to their learning and use of the target language during a study-abroad experience. We do so through our own first use of Q method...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Irie, Kay, 1966- (Author), Ryan, Stephen (Linguist) (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Los Angeles, California] : SAGE, 2015.
Series:SAGE research methods. Cases.
Subjects:
Self-perception > Research > Case studies.
Q technique > Case studies.
Longitudinal method > Case studies.
Perception de soi > Recherche > Études de cas.
Technique Q > Études de cas.
Méthode longitudinale > Études de cas.
Longitudinal method
Q technique
Self-perception > Research
Electronic books.
Case studies
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:In this case study, we reflect on the process of carrying out a longitudinal study to investigate the dynamics of people's subjective views of themselves in relation to their learning and use of the target language during a study-abroad experience. We do so through our own first use of Q methodology. This narrative account takes the readers from the very starting point of how we decided to investigate the topic using Q methodology to the presentations of the outcome.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations (colour)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781473962859
1473962854