We are pleased to announce The 2nd Symposium of Persia Q Voyage, an international online academic event dedicated to responsible and questionable research practices.
This symposium brings together renowned scholars from universities across the United States, New Zealand, and Iran to discuss critical issues surrounding research quality, ethics, and responsible inquiry in contemporary academia.
🔹 Theme: The Right Questions for Q: Responsible and Questionable Research Practices
🔹 Keynote Speakers
Dr. Susan Ramlo – Professor, University of Akron (USA)
Dr. Diane Montgomery – Professor Emeritus, Oklahoma State University (USA)
Dr. Amanda Wolf – Associate Professor, Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand)
Dr. James Rhoads – Professor, Westminster College (USA)
Dr. Mohammad Amini Farsani – Assistant Professor, Iran University of Science and Technology (Iran)
Shaghayegh (Sheen) Karimzadeh – Q-researcher, Iran University of Science and Technology (Iran)
🔹 Dates & Time (Online via Zoom)
17 December 2025 | 10:00 – 11:30 (Tehran Time, UTC +03:30)
18 December 2025 | 16:30 – 18:50 (Tehran Time, UTC +03:30)
🔹 Format
💻 Online (Zoom)
Participation is open to researchers, academics, and students interested in research methodology, ethics, and qualitative inquiry.
Enhance your Q methodology skills with an interactive introductory workshop that will take place in May, 2025. This workshop is especially designed for those looking for an introduction to Q Methodology and having limited or no prior experience. It provides an overview of the essential steps for conducting a Q study: concourse theory, statement selection, P-set selection, Q-sorting, factor analysis and data interpretation.
The next workshop will be delivered online by the Q@GCU team over four afternoon sessions (all times are UK BST):
This volume of essays pays tribute to Professor Steven R. Brown, a distinguished scholar who has dedicated over 50 years to advancing Q methodology. The book explores various aspects of Q methodology across three sections:
1️⃣ Legacy of Brown: Chapters honoring Professor Steven R. Brown’s profound contributions to Q methodology.
2️⃣ Methodological Discussions: In-depth exploration of the methodological aspects of Q, including techniques and philosophy.
3️⃣ Applications Across Disciplines: Demonstrations of Q methodology’s versatility in studying diverse topics within the human sciences.
About the Editors:
James C. Rhoads: Professor of Political Science at Westminster College (PA), Chair of Political Science Department, and Chair of Criminal Justice Studies and Sociology Department.
Dan B. Thomas: Professor Emeritus (Political Science) at Wartburg College, co-author of “Q Methodology” (2nd edition), and recipient of the Stephenson Award by ISSSS.
Susan E. Ramlo: International expert in Q methodology and mixed methods research, with a background in Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics, and Education.
Whether you’re a seasoned Q methodology researcher or just curious about this innovative approach, “Cultivating Q Methodology” is a must-read!
Enhance your Q methodology skills with an interactive introductory workshop that will take place in May, 2024! This workshop is especially designed for those looking for an introduction to Q Methodology and having limited or no prior experience. It provides an overview of the essential steps for conducting a Q study: concourse theory, statement selection, P-set selection, Q-sorting, factor analysis and data interpretation.
The next workshop will be delivered online by the Q@GCU team over four afternoon sessions:
We are pleased to announce that the 40th annual conference of the International Society for the Scientific Study of Subjectivity will take place on the 12th-14th September 2024 at the Kent State University Hotel and Conference Center, Kent, Ohio.
We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new Q methodology podcast. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher, a curious student, or simply intrigued by the complexities of human behavior, the podcast promises engaging discussions, expert insights, and real-world examples that shed light on the power and relevance of Q Methodology in today’s landscape. Six thought-provoking episodes are already available for your listening pleasure.
The ISSSS’s highest honor is named for William Stephenson, the man who created Q and who spent his life developing and shaping Q Methodology theory and practice to advance the study of human subjectivity.
The William Stephenson Award is presented to that individual who demonstrates a life-long passion and commitment to carry on the work of Dr. Stephenson, both inside and outside of the ISSSS community, and is dedicated to Q Methodology research, including both applications and theoretical perspectives.
In 2023, the William Stephenson Award was presented to Amanda Wolf in recognition of her invaluable contribution and commitment to the ISSSS community and Q Methodology research.
We are happy to announce the freshly elected I4S Executive Committee, officially revealed yesterday at the Q conference 2023. Thank you to all our members for actively participating in the vote! All positions are for 3 years and, except in the case of the president, are renewable.
President
Helen Mason
Helen Mason is Professor of Health Economics at Glasgow Caledonian University. Over the past 20 years Q methodology has enabled her to address her research topic of interest, to understand the views of the general public and patients on various aspects related to the provision of health care. This has led to publications in a range of clinical, health policy and health economics journals as well as in Operant Subjectivity. This research has been supported by a number of competitive research grants from major funders including the Economic and Social Research Council, the National Institute for Health Research in the UK and the European Commission.
Helen joined ISSSS in 2006 and since 2017 she has had two terms as ISSSS Vice President. During this period, she has led the annual Q Methodology conference. In 2020 she organized the online conference at a time when we were unable to meet in person. The conference that year was attended by over 100 people and opened up ISSSS and Q methodology to a new audience.
She actively tries to help promote the knowledge and use of Q methodology. Along with colleagues at GCU, she has developed an Introduction to Q Methodology workshop which has run for the past 5 years with participants from across the world.
Since 2023 she is the I4S President. Building on the work of the previous executive, her priorities for 2023-2026 are to: identify opportunities to expand the ISSSS membership, look at new ways to encourage participation at the annual conference, and to support the work of the editorial team of Operant Subjectivity.
Vice-President
Stéphanie Gauttier
Stéphanie Gauttier is Associate Professor in Information Systems at Grenoble Ecole de Management and “Information Systems for Society” Research Team Leader . She has served on the I4S executive committee as secretary since 2020 and received the Brenner award in 2019 for work on Q and phenomenology. Stéphanie has been a regular I4S conference attendee, with presentations in Ancona, Glasgow, Naples, Nantes, Charlotte, and Orlando. She took part in the organization of the 2021 virtual Nantes conference.
Stéphanie has been the first to defend a PhD thesis featuring Q methodology in France. Since then, she has gotten several grants with methodologies based on applications of Q, published several journal papers with Q and grown the French Q community by involving DBA and masters’ students in Q-studies.
As a vice-president, Stéphanie aims to contribute actively to the life of the society, revive events such as T and Q, and take actions for the continuous involvement of early career researchers in the society.
Secretary
Elizabeth Anne Albright
Elizabeth Albright is currently the chair of the Psychology Department at Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma, USA. She completed her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at Oklahoma State University. Her first Q Conference was in 2014, at Salt Lake City and she knew from that moment on that the I4S community was her family. She has learned from everyone who has presented and been involved with I4S. She has published Q studies in Operant Subjectivity and Roeper Review, and she has presented several times over the years since 2014 at the Q Conferences. Occasionally, she is given the opportunity to answer questions and support up and coming Q researchers. She is excited about to be involved in the Executive Committee of the I4S society.
Treasurer
Tom Robinson
Tom Robinson, Ph.D. in Mass Communication from the University of Southern Mississippi (1996), is a Professor in the School of Communications at Brigham Young University where he teaches advertising, and specializes in advertising principles, campaigns, account planning, media, and strategy. He has published over 20 academic articles using Q methodology in various areas, including the portrayal of older individuals in advertising and the media, advertising messaging, social media, and popular culture. Tom has been an active member of ISSSS since 1998 when was introduced to Q methodology by Mark Popovich. He attended and presented at his first Q conference in 2001 held at Ball State University, and in 2014, with his colleague Clark Callahan had the great honor of hosting the Q conference’s 30th anniversary in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Advisor
Susan Ramlo
Susan Ramlo is entering her 30th year as a tenured professor at the University of Akron and, previously, spent seven years as an industrial physicist. She has been enjoying using, reading, and reflecting on Q methodology for twenty years. Within I4S, She has been conference host, vice president, president, past president, and advisor. She is excited to continue her work in the advisor role. She aims to promote Q methodology in new ways such as ZoomQ. She has been a regular conference workshop presenter at I4S conferences and have a YouTube channel committed to both physics and Q videos (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeGHkvwvjCwV2FKtxEZ6OqA). Her research consulting firm is SueZ Q, LLC (suezqllc.com).
The Q Methodology 2023 Conference brought together researchers, scholars, and enthusiasts from around the world, including the dynamic Zoom Q community. This year, Miku Lenentine, Renata Alian, Stephanie Marder, and Seth Harkins from the community captivated our audience with a standout presentation “A Study of Us: Lived Subjectivity”.
“From the Zoom Q community, we express gratitude to Mike Stricklin. His participation and unwavering engagement play a pivotal role in our commitment to advancing the Zoom Q seminar and fostering a vibrant community of Q Methodology enthusiasts.
If you’re eager to be part of this enriching experience, don’t forget that our Zoom Q Seminar takes place every Monday at 4 p.m. EST. It’s an excellent opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and explore the possibilities of Q Methodology.
Questions or inquiries? Reach out to us at zoomqseminar@gmail.com. Join us on this exciting journey of discovery and exploration!”
We are finally thrilled to announce the new I4S logo! Congratulations Tara Marie Mortensen from the University of South Carolina whose logo stood out among 54 unique designs from 11 participants!
A heartfelt thank you to all the participants for their incredible contributions and vivid interest in the society. Stay tuned for the upcoming rebranding of our website.
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