This inspiring, well-edited collection pulls off a hat-trick in language studies: authors marshal multifaceted scholarship, engage with the practical import of studying some of the pervasive complexities in language learning and teaching, and accurately convey the subtleties, richness and potential of Q methodology for researchers seeking deeper insights in their fields. * Amanda Wolf, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand * The authors have illuminated and revitalized the entire field of language acquisition by demonstrating the role that subjectivity plays and by presenting sophisticated evidence through applications of Q methodology, enabling others to follow their well-marked trail. Their holistic approach to these complex issues will command attention and stimulate future research. * Steven R. Brown, Kent State University, USA * At last, a collection of top-tier chapters showcasing the influential role of Q methodology in deepening our understanding of language learning, teaching, and policy. Spanning diverse global contexts, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, whether junior or senior, aiming to enhance their qualitative approaches. * Åsta Haukås, University of Bergen, Norway * ...a ground-breaking work in using Q in language and education research [ ...] Topics such as, but not
limited to, students beliefs, anxiety, and language use could all be studied using Q. Moreover, this book could also be useful for Q methodologists or researchers in fields other than language and education, as it provides the format and structure of how to publish Q research in journals, including how to interpret factors in the results section and how much detail should be given in the methodology section in publications [ ...] it is indeed a milestone in language and education research. * Zichen Guan and Lawrence Jun Zhang, The University of Auckland, New Zealand, System 125, 2024 *
