This study aims to examine the viewpoints of people living in Türkiye toward the “Armenian issue” by using Q methodology. Field research was carried out with 40 adult participants with diverse religious and political views in Türkiye. The participants were asked to sort 41 different cards related to the Armenian issue from the most agreed (+4) to the most disagreed side (-4). The data were analyzed with the PQMethod 2.35 program. The results highlighted three factors (or viewpoints) representing different aspects of the Armenian issue: 1) Armenian issue as a result of war conditions and mutual sufferings, 2) Armenian issue as a genocide and Turkish State as the only political responsible party, 3) The Armenian issue as the influence of global powers such as the US and Russia. The results also indicated the participants’ agreement and disagreement points. The participants had a consensus on views involving reciprocal steps to solve the issue such as conducting scientific studies and various activities of research institutions and NGOs from both countries and restarting diplomatic relations. However, they diverged in views including politicized suggestions for the solutions of the Armenian issue such as a request for recognition of the genocide, and a request for an official apology. Finally, all participants agreed with the Q statements that “the main victims of the issue are the Armenians living in Anatolia” and that “many Turks are prejudiced against Armenians.”
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