A comprehensive report was developed through the collaborative efforts of numerous individuals, including Kim Parker, Director of Social Trends Research, and Juliana Horowitz, Senior Associate Director of Research. The project also benefited from the guidance of a methodology team comprised of Courtney Kennedy, Andrew Mercer, and Ashley Amaya, among others.
Project Collaboration
The report’s development included input from Lois M. Collins, reporter at Deseret News; Paula Span, New Old Age columnist at The New York Times and KFF Health News; and Diane Ty, managing director, Future of Aging at the Milken Institute. Individuals contributing to the research and production included Rachel Minkin, Richard Fry, Luona Lin, Kiley Hurst, Dana Braga, Blen Wondimu, Reem Nadeem, John Carlo Mandapat, Anna Jackson, Julia O’Hanlon, DeVonte Smith, and Ethan Charlip.
The methodology team consisted of Courtney Kennedy, Andrew Mercer, Ashley Amaya, Dorene Asare-Marfo, Dana Popky, Anna Brown, Arnold Lau, and Thomas May. Their expertise was crucial to the study’s design and execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the Social Trends Research?
Kim Parker served as the Director of Social Trends Research for this report.
Who served as the Senior Associate Director of Research?
Juliana Horowitz served as the Senior Associate Director of Research.
Which individuals provided guidance on the study’s development?
Lois M. Collins, Paula Span, and Diane Ty provided invaluable advice in developing this study.
As research projects increasingly rely on diverse expertise, how might collaborative approaches shape the future of social trend analysis?
