Dr. Jean Twenge
Psychologist
Dr. Jean Twenge, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University, is the author of more than 180 scientific publications and 7 books, including Generations: The Real Differences between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers and Silents—and What They Mean for America’s Future. Dr. Twenge frequently gives talks and seminars on generational differences and technology based on a dataset of 39 million people. She holds a BA & MA from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. She lives in San Diego with her husband and three daughters. Name is pronounced: Twain-EE (like twangy guitar).
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Suggested Interview Topics:
Generational Differences | Parent/Child Relationships | Work Relationships | Financial Differences Between Generations
Suggested Interview Questions:
- How do different generations get their names?
- What years were the different generations born and what are each of them called?
- Growing up in different eras can have a profound effect on views and values. How so?
- How do generations compare to each other when it comes to happiness?
- How do generations compare to each other when it comes to finances?
- iGen (or Gen Z) is the first generation to grow up with smartphones. How has this impacted them?
- What is your advice on how iGen and the rest of us can better manage the use of our smartphones & other technological devices?
- What is 'The Great Wealth Transfer' and how could this impact the U.S. economy?
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BOOMERS TO POLARS: GENERATIONAL NAMES
