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Book Reviews
Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents—and What They Mean for America’s Future, by Jean M. Twenge, Atria Books, 2023
Cynthia Tello reviews Jean M. Twenge’s book, Generations, a fascinating book that will transform your viewpoint on the six living generations in America. Based on a rigorous, yet creative methodological approach, Generations offers an innovative perspective and a new Model of Generations, placing technology at the base of all radical transformations of society and the catalyst behind generational change. […]
Trends
Here for the Incentive: Recognizing and Rooting out Fake Respondents
With an increase of “research fraud” that has accompanied the move to online methodologies, combined with the historical context of Will Leitch’s published guidance to would-be research cheaters, we discuss concrete strategies for mitigating fraud with experienced qualitative and UX researchers. […]
Business Matters
3 Things Stand-Up Comedy Can Teach You About Building a Moderating Business
With a background as a professional stand-up comedian, focus group moderator/interviewer Leigh Kessler delivers a unique perspective on the fundamentals of both, highlighting similarities and sharing three unique lessons learned in stand-up comedy that can help develop interview skills and make you a great focus group moderator. Learn how you can benefit as a moderator—and businessperson—by spending a little time doing stand-up comedy. […]