Jean Twenge
Jean Twenge is an American psychologist and professor known for her research on generational differences and the psychology of narcissism. She has authored several books, including 'iGen' and 'Generation Me', where she discusses how societal changes, particularly the rise of social media, have contributed to an increase in narcissistic traits among younger generations, coining the term 'narcissism epidemic' to describe this phenomenon.
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Jean Twenge believes smartphones amplify political polarization and make children depressed.
We have lost so much of ourselves to smartphones: can we get it back? | Technology
United Kingdom· 2026-01-31
Jean Twenge is a renowned American professor and generational researcher who discusses the sexual activity of the Generation X.
Weniger Besitz, mehr Lebenslust – wie die Generation X das Altern verändert
Switzerland· 2025-12-14
CNN spoke with author and psychology professor Dr. Jean Twenge on Australia’s recent social media ban for kids under 16.
Church puts zip tie on baby Jesus in nativity scene
United States· 2025-12-14
CNN spoke with author and psychology professor Dr. Jean Twenge on Australia’s recent social media ban for kids under 16.
The mental health benefits of delaying social mediaUnited States· 2025-12-13CNN spoke with author and psychology professor Dr. Jean Twenge on Australia’s recent social media ban for kids under 16.
Video: Another atmospheric river threatens more flooding in the Pacific NorthwestUnited States· 2025-12-13Jean Twenge is a psychology professor at San Diego State University who described the study as evidence that reducing social media use can benefit mental health.
Cómo un descanso de las redes sociales podría ayudar a la salud mental
Guatemala· 2025-11-27
Jean Twenge is a psychologist known for her views on Generation Z, describing them as narcissistic and addicted to their phones.
Projeto de pesquisa de seis anos descobriu um caminho surpreendentemente simples para a felicidade
Liechtenstein· 2025-11-02
Jean Twenge is a psychology professor at the University of San Diego who linked reduced sexual activity to fewer stable relationships.
«Я терпел». Айтишник прожил 5 лет без секса. Почему люди занимаются этим все реже?
Belarus· 2025-10-21
Twenge's studies have sparked a movement to ban smartphones in schools.
Kako su društvene mreže potkopale zapadnu demokratiju
Montenegro· 2025-10-20
Jean Twenge is the author of '10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World'.
14 απλοί τρόποι για να ξεκολλήσετε από το κινητό
Greece· 2025-08-06
Professor Jean Twenge believes that children should be kept away from screens and that access to smartphones should be delayed.
Uticaj vremena ispred ekrana na dječiji mozak je složeniji nego što izgledaMontenegro· 2025-08-04
Jean Twenge is a psychology professor at San Diego State University who has researched the rise of depression rates among adolescents in the U.S.
Cât de mult îi afectează pe copii timpul petrecut în fața ecranului. Sfaturile cercetătorilor sunt contradictorii
Romania· 2025-07-31
When Jean Twenge, a professor of psychology from San Diego State University, began researching rising depression rates among US teenagers, she did not set out to prove that social media and smartphones were 'terrible.'
What screen time really does to children's brainsUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-31
Jean Twenge is a psychologist whose research highlights the mental health crisis fueled by social media.
Canadian youth should have a universal gap year
Canada· 2025-07-01
The psychologist Jean Twenge has demonstrated the link between increased screen time and the rise of depression and isolation in young people.
La conjura de los grupos empieza en Barcelona | Noticias de Cataluña
Spain· 2025-05-01
Jean Twenge is mentioned as one of the psychologists who believes that narcissism is on the rise.
Los narcisistas sobre todo se sienten solos | Salud y bienestarSpain· 2025-03-23
Jean Twenge is a psychologist at San Diego State University involved in research on youth happiness.
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Indonesia· 2025-03-17
Jean Twenge is a psychologist from San Diego State University involved in the research on youth happiness.
Mengapa Kaum Muda Sekarang Kurang Bahagia?Indonesia· 2025-03-14
Jean Twenge is a psychologist from San Diego State University involved in the research on youth happiness.
Mengapa Kaum Muda Sekarang Kurang Bahagia?Indonesia· 2025-03-14Jean Twenge is a social psychologist who found a link between social media use and poor mental health, especially among girls.
Sensação de solidão é mais forte em duas fases da vida; veja quais e saiba como evitá-laLiechtenstein· 2025-03-05
Twenge is a leading expert on the subject of youth mental health and has collaborated with Blanchflower on research regarding the crisis.
Mental health crisis ‘means youth is no longer one of happiest times of life’ | Mental healthUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-03
Jean Twenge is the author of 'iGen', referenced in the article regarding the effects of social media.
Ποια είναι η «γενιά του άγχους» και από τι κινδυνεύειGreece· 2025-02-26
US psychologist Dr Jean Twenge has gone as far as dubbing it an epidemic.
Suspect you’re a narcissist? Here are the questions to ask yourself
New Zealand· 2025-02-15
