VIEWS Fall 2025 Humor

Burning Man is an immersion, not an observation. It’s a two-way, mutual understanding that anything exposed or shared is sacred and experienced without judgment. Being in the business of asking questions and asking people to share their truths, author Tory Gentes would challenge you—are you willing to share your truths to uncover society’s deeper truths? […]

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. […]

For qualitative researchers, even when we aren’t working in a gaming-specific vertical or courting a gaming company, it’s increasingly likely that gaming will become part of the work we do. Jason Rice offers tips on how to better understand the gaming world, and what strategies qualitative researchers must utilize to be successful in this industry. […]