The Wisdom Research Project
From Oct 2022-April 2023, Dr. Gabayan interviewed 60 “wise” individuals (defined as making good decisions and giving sound advice) between the ages of 50-79 that were identified as wise by another person. As wisdom has both a learned component and an innate component, she used her research skills to identify the learned component common to the individuals she interviewed and recorded them in a book entitled Common Wisdom.
The interviews involved her asking interviewees a set of approximately 10 questions for 15-30 minutes via an online video conferencing tool. She utilized qualitative methodology to analyze the information gained from the interviews and incorporate the results into a book.
The Team
In addition to Dr. Gabayan, the team involves the commitment of an experienced and dedicated research assistant, Carolina Zimmer, and a determined and industrious marketing director, Caitlin Andrews.
Carolina has been responsible for arranging interviews and advancing the project while Caitlin has used innovative skills to market the project.
Since Oct 2022, the team has met twice per week to discuss the progress and development of the project. The team is passionate about the mission of the project and giving a voice to the wise.