PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT OF A Q-SORT MEASURE OF THE ADLERIAN CONCEPT OF PERSONALITY PRIORITIES: THE ADLERIAN PERSONALITY PRIORITIES Q-SORT (APPQs)
Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: This is a preliminary study of a proposed clinical Qsort, the Adlerian Personality Priorities Q-sort (APPQs).This preliminary evaluation includes a review of the literature on Adlerian theory, the Adlerian concept of personality priorities, Q-sorts, and the use of the Q-sort in individual assessment.A typology of personality priorities based on a qualitative review of the literature is presented.A usability study with twenty-six participants examined the ease of administration and understandability of the items in the Q-set and generated suggestions for changes to the instrument instructions and Q-set items.Findings and implications for further development of the instrument are presented.
Author: Dennis C. Roberts
Institution: Antioch University
Language: English
Topic: Q Methodology Applications
Subfield: General Social Sciences
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2602404463