*Unpacking Meaning, Assumptions, and Priorities in Discourses of Homelessness

Hello!

Welcome to the UMAP Project Page for PSU VRC!

To start, please watch this short video that gives an overview of this research and why your input matters.

Instructions for doing the q-sort can be found in pdf form here or by watching this video:

If you would like to have help standing by while you are doing the q-sort, we will be available to assist you during these days/times at this link.

Open a copy of this webpage so that you have access to the Help Desk Link before you start Section 1.

Day of the Week Day of the Month Time
Monday March 6 9 am-4 pm
Tuesday March 7 10:30 am-3 pm
Wednesday March 8 1 pm-4 pm
Thursday March 9 9 am-4 pm
Friday March 10 9 am-4 pm
Saturday March 11 6 pm-10 pm
Sunday March 12 6 pm-10 pm
Monday March 13 10 am-2 pm, 6 pm-10 pm
Tuesday March 14 10 am-2 pm, 6 pm-10 pm
Wednesday March 15 9 am-4 pm
Thursday March 16 10:30 am-3 pm

 

Reminders:

  1. The q-sort must be completed in one session.
  2. This q-sort tool only works on: PC and Apple Computers.
  3. It is not compatible with tablets or phones.
  4. DO NOT USE THE BACK BUTTON in the Q-sort tool.
  5. Open a copy of this webpage so that you have access to it before you start Section 1.

Downloads (if you prefer hard copies):

  1. List of UMAP Q-statements
  2. Q-sort Instructions

What to Expect:

There are three sections.  At the end of each section, you will be directed to the next section. In order to keep your responses anonymous, use the participant ID you were assigned and enter it at the beginning of each section.

Section 1 (Survey 1)

  1. Consent form
  2. Enter Participant ID# 
  3. Background information
  4. Click on the link at the end of the survey to get to Section 2

Section 2 (Q-sort)

  1. Enter Participant ID#
  2. Do the Q-sort
  3. Click on the link at the end of the Q-sort to get to Section 3.

Section 3 (Survey 2)

  1. Enter Participant ID#
  2. Enter your comments on Q-statements
  3. Suggest topics missed in the study
  4. Enter email address for e-gift-card destination.

Thank you for your participation!

Open a copy of this webpage so that you have access to PDFs and the help desk link.