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Schools of Thought
How Consumers and Things “Co-Do”: Listening to the Language of Objects
Semiotics highlights the vitality of objects as active contributors, challenging conventional views that prioritize individual decision-making. Author Sónia Marques advocates for recognizing the agency of things and emphasizes the need to observe their role in situ, urging researchers to adeptly engage with the language of objects for a comprehensive understanding of human behavior. […]
Luminaries
Scenario Planning for the Qualitative Researcher with Ray Poynter
Zoë Billington speaks with Ray Poynter, a researcher, educator, and market research industry leader. Ray discusses scenario planning, and shares some predictions about the impact of AI on research, offering insight into how qualitative researchers can make the most of this tool. […]
Trends
Qualitative Researchers Are Facing More Anxiety, Fatigue, Stress, and Burnout, and the U.S. Mental Health Crisis Isn’t Helping
Americans’ mental health is in crisis, and it can’t help but affect the health of qualitative researchers. The notion of “catching” depression isn’t hyperbole, but a real danger for qualitative researchers. Stressed and depressed respondents, stressful client demands, and lack of management support can trigger stress, depression, and burnout. Author Renee Hopkins shares some helpful advice on how to care for one’s own well-being. […]
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