Nice one again! Already I'm seeing a divergence between younger and older respondents. It shouldn't be a surprise but the older interviewees are more self reflective and open whilst the younger ones seem more confident in their point of view. I think it's fantastic that we see views change over time as we grow and learn. Not saying that younger people aren't self aware but they are definitely more confident in their world view. Maybe it's those who refuse to change or have unwavering certainty regardless of evidence are the people who actually don't "grow up".
Thanks, Huw. An interesting observation - and I agree, having the awareness and openness to continually update our view of the world as new information comes in is critical. Maybe we get better at this with age because we have been exposed to a wider range of perspectives, as you suggest. It might be an interesting idea to re-interview some people in a year or two to see how their answers may have shifted?
Mate if my slow development is anything to go by you may need to wait longer than a couple of years before re-interviewing! Longitudinal studies are fascinating though. Sure we all recall the ground breaking 7 up documentary. Maybe in the interim you can expand on the question you have on 'when did you last change your mind?'. Maybe have you changed your mind in the last 5 years and if so what about? Point in time capture is great but life is continuum of experience that perhaps can only truly be viewed through the rear view mirror...
Yes, that question has since been modified to 'when did you last have a significant change of mind' to try and steer people away from the 'just now' type of answer. In saying that, I do like your idea, I'll include something similar in future - thanks!
Nice one again! Already I'm seeing a divergence between younger and older respondents. It shouldn't be a surprise but the older interviewees are more self reflective and open whilst the younger ones seem more confident in their point of view. I think it's fantastic that we see views change over time as we grow and learn. Not saying that younger people aren't self aware but they are definitely more confident in their world view. Maybe it's those who refuse to change or have unwavering certainty regardless of evidence are the people who actually don't "grow up".
Thanks, Huw. An interesting observation - and I agree, having the awareness and openness to continually update our view of the world as new information comes in is critical. Maybe we get better at this with age because we have been exposed to a wider range of perspectives, as you suggest. It might be an interesting idea to re-interview some people in a year or two to see how their answers may have shifted?
Mate if my slow development is anything to go by you may need to wait longer than a couple of years before re-interviewing! Longitudinal studies are fascinating though. Sure we all recall the ground breaking 7 up documentary. Maybe in the interim you can expand on the question you have on 'when did you last change your mind?'. Maybe have you changed your mind in the last 5 years and if so what about? Point in time capture is great but life is continuum of experience that perhaps can only truly be viewed through the rear view mirror...
Yes, that question has since been modified to 'when did you last have a significant change of mind' to try and steer people away from the 'just now' type of answer. In saying that, I do like your idea, I'll include something similar in future - thanks!