Stages of Concern Questionnaire Results
One way of analyzing group concerns is to aggregate individual data by developing a profile that provides the average scores for each stage of the individuals in a group. Group averages reflect the dominant high and low Stages of Concern of the entire group. Mean scores were converted to percentiles and plotted following the procedures outlined by George, Hall, and Stiegelbauer (2006) using the SoCQ Quick Scoring Device. The first and the second highest stages of concern for all respondents are typically analyzed along with the lowest stage of concern. Identification of the second highest stage of concerns along with the peak stage makes possible a more in-depth interpretation of the concerns of the group.
In this sample, Stages 0, 1, 2 and 5 were all within one or two percentile points. All four were, therefore, interpreted as the highest concerns. It is not unusual for Stages 1 and 2 to be similar in a nonuser profile such as this. Although distinct stages, Stages 1 and 2 (Informational and Personal) concerns frequently occur at the same time.
The raw score for each of the seven scales is the sum of the responses to the five statements on that scale (see Appendix B). The mean scores were determined for each item. The mean scores were then converted to percentile scores. The percentiles are not absolute, but should be viewed as relative to other scores that an individual or group.
Percentiles for Each of the Stages of Concern
Stage 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Percentile 86 84 85 69 63 84 77
In summary, the aggregate data for this sample presents an overall profile of a group of teachers who are not currently making real use of technology. High levels of “self” concerns are preventing most in the group from moving to higher-level concerns that leave them more open to the effective use of technology. The self concerns are preventing group members from concentrating on the effects of technology use on their students and preventing them from moving forward and using technology in more cooperative, advanced ways. In essence, the intense self concerns have paralyzed their progress.