Data from: Q-Sort Concourse and Data for the Human Dimensions of Large MPAs project

This document provides data collected using Q-method as part of the Human Dimensions of Large Marine Protected Areas project (visit https://humansandlargempas.com/). We conducted a Q-sort with stakeholders associated with large marine protected areas (or efforts to establish them) in 5 locations: Bermuda, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI, USA), Kiribati, Rapa Nui (Easter Island, Chile), and Palau. A total of 40 Interviewees sorted 47 statements related to large-scale marine protected areas according to their level of agreement with each statement (from least agree [-5] to most agree [+5]). Statements were printed on cards and interviewees laid them out on an 11-point distribution board. Interviewees were asked to indicate breaks between statements they disagreed with, were neutral about, and agreed with. Researchers recorded sorts in a data recording form and noted the break lines. Finals sorts were photographed and checked against data recording forms for accuracy. Data recording sheets also note the location, respondent code, stakeholder group of the respondent, and date the Q sort was conducted.