Dataset_Qmethod wastewater irrigation Spain

Published: 5 November 2025| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/367z8fzhfm.1
Contributor:
Samuel Gil English

Description

Dataset for the research: How perceptions and opinions influence the adoption of reclaimed wastewater for irrigation? Learnings from Alicante, Southeastern Spain. In this research we explore rural farmers’, irrigation communities' and urban water managers' opinions and perceptions associated with reclaimed wastewater use for irrigation and related water exchange agreements. Using Q methodology, distinct behaviors within reclaimed wastewater acceptance and concerns have been identified.

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Steps to reproduce

P set (in dataset) was created from concourse (in dataset) using fisher's method 1960 (in data set and research paper). In addition, Q sort responses (in dataset) were uploaded to KenQ software provided excel sheet (in dataset). From there statistical analysis was performed as described in research and using Ken Q software

Institutions

  • Royal Roads University

Categories

Q Methodology, Wastewater Irrigation, Water Governance

Funders

  • Canada’s Social Science and Humanities Research Council
    Grant ID: #435-0142-2018

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