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Travelwise
“Buen Camino” to Our Milestone Pilgrimage–85 Miles of Learning and Reflecting from the Camino de Santiago
Two seasoned qualitative researchers turn an 85-mile journey on Spain’s Camino de Santiago into a powerful lens on reflection, connection, and the craft of insight. Blending ancient pilgrimage traditions with modern research sensibilities, they uncover lessons about traveling light—both physically and mentally. Their week-long trek is a story of movement, meaning, and the surprising clarity that emerges when we step away to walk with intention. […]
Trends
Qualitative Researchers Are Facing More Anxiety, Fatigue, Stress, and Burnout, and the U.S. Mental Health Crisis Isn’t Helping
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. […]
Book Reviews
The Illusion of Choice, 16½ Psychological Biases That Influence What We Buy By Richard Shotton, Harriman House, 2023
Richard Shotton illuminates behavioral science in a fun and engaging way, exploring “16 and a half” of the most important biases at play when people make buying decisions. Reviewed by Oana Popa Rengle […]