Studying and Sorting the Challenges and Barriers of Knowledge Commercialization Using Q-Methodology

These days knowledge commercialization has become an undeniable necessity. Despite this, Iranian universities have not yet been able to commercialize their knowledge favorably. This study aims to identify the barriers to knowledge commercialization in University of Tehran by using Q-methodology and Q factor analysis. Typically, Q- Method is considered as mix of quantitative and qualitative methods and it is an approach in which various thinking patterns can be revealed. In the present paper, after studying the literature and doing in-depth interviews with ten elites in researchers, 41 statements were identified. In the next step, 41 identified barriers were prioritized by interviewees. Finally, Q factor analysis identified three subjective patterns using SPSS software.