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.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 303,951 | $21,000,000 | 19,284$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 16,257 | $82,000 | 74$ |
| Totals | 3 | 348,918,219 | 320,208 | $21,082,000 | 19,358$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
CNN spoke with author and psychology professor Dr. Jean Twenge on Australia’s recent social media ban for kids under 16.
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United States:
CNN spoke with author and psychology professor Dr. Jean Twenge on Australia’s recent social media ban for kids under 16.
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Guatemala:
Jean 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.
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Liechtenstein:
Jean Twenge is a psychologist known for her views on Generation Z, describing them as narcissistic and addicted to their phones.
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Belarus:
Jean Twenge is a psychology professor at the University of San Diego who linked reduced sexual activity to fewer stable relationships.
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Montenegro:
Twenge's studies have sparked a movement to ban smartphones in schools.
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Greece:
Jean Twenge is the author of '10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World'.
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Montenegro:
Professor Jean Twenge believes that children should be kept away from screens and that access to smartphones should be delayed.
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Romania:
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.
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United Kingdom:
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.'
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