Characterizations of a (⋶, ⋶ ∨ q̄)-fuzzy subalgebra (ideal) are considered. Given an ∈-soft set, an (⋶, ⋶ ∨ q̄)-fuzzy subalgebra is established. Using the notion of (t, s)-fuzzy subalgebras, characterizations for an∈-soft set to be a (idealistic) soft BCK/BCI-algebra are provided. Using the notion of fuzzy p-ideals, a characterization of an∈-soft set to be a p-idealistic soft BCI-algebra is constructed. An equivalent condition for a q-soft set to be a p-ideal is given. Characterizations of a (∈,∈ ∨ q)-fuzzy p-ideal are initiated. Conditions for a (∈,∈∨ q)-fuzzy ideal to be a (∈,∈∨ q)-fuzzy p-ideal are stated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]