Jean M. Twenge

Jean M. Twenge

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Jean M. Twenge, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at San Diego State University. She is a widely published author whose research focuses on generational differences, particularly among young people. Her work has been featured in prominent media outlets such as Time, USA Today, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, and she has appeared on television programs including Today, Good Morning America, and CBS This Morning.

Dr. Twenge holds degrees from the University of Chicago and the University of Michigan. She has authored several influential books, including 'iGen,' 'The Narcissism Epidemic,' and 'Generations,' which explore the characteristics and challenges faced by different generations. Residing in San Diego, California, she lives with her husband and three daughters.

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