ADOLESCENT INTERVIEW QUESTION
Purpose:
The purpose of the adolescent interview and reflection paper is for students to:
gain skills in interviewing and speaking with adolescents, as well as,
synthesize and apply course material to information that they glean from interviewing an
adolescent.
What
you Will do:
You will interview an adolescent (age: 12-19 years old) using the interview protocol
below and write an analysis paper.
Analysis papers should be 4-5 pages in length (not including title page and reference
page) and follow APA Writing Guidelines for paper format (e.g., double spaced, standard
12-point Times New Roman font, title page), citations, and references. You do NOT need
to include an abstract.
You are required to discuss concepts, theories, and research from the textbook or lecture.
You may also apply information gathered from other peer reviewed academic
publications (e.g., journal articles, chapters from peer-reviewed books).
All references used (including the textbook or lecture) should be cited in the paper and
reference section.
o For textbook or article citations, please include the page number for all
paraphrased information. Ex: (Radmacher & Azmitia, 2016, p. 144).
o If using a digital textbook that does not have page numbers, please include the
section of the digital textbook the information is presented in. For example, if the
information you are referencing is in section 6.10, you would include 6.10 after
the author and year of publication. Ex: (Arnett, 2018, 6.10).
Conducting the Interview
Please read the interview protocol on the following page carefully and make sure you understand
how to conduct the interview. Identify an adolescent to interview. Before you interview the
adolescent, read the introduction section of the interview protocol to the adolescent. Confirm the
adolescent understands the instructions and gives a verbal consent to be interviewed. Once you
have consent, you may proceed with the interview. Take notes during your interview. You will
be summarizing your notes for your paper.
Tips on Interviewing Adolescents:
Explain the informed consent in a way that adolescents understand.
Ask the adolescent the interview questions below but be prepared to be flexible. Follow
the adolescent’s lead and ask follow-up questions to achieve a richer understanding of the
adolescent’s thoughts.
Be mindful to put the adolescent at ease and conduct the interview in a place where all
parties can speak candidly.
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When interviewing, remember to:
Aim to use open-ended questions that cannot be answered in a few words and that
cannot be answered with a simple yes/no answer. Open-ended questions yield
richer information, and individuals’ responses tend to be most accurate when
asked open-ended questions.
Use follow up questions for clarification or probing further.
Allow time for the individual to process the question and to respond. Phrase the
question in an alternative way if the adolescent does not understand what you are
asking.
Avoid interrupting your interviewee and avoid providing any positive/negative
feedback to their responses. Try to remain as neutral as possible, and yet maintain
a positive rapport.
Try to take as many notes as possible during the interview, and summarize key data
immediately following the interview.
Read through the interview responses and look key concepts that are illustrated in the
adolescent’s responses.
Additional Resources on Interviewing:
Boyce, C., & Neale, P. (2006). Conducting in-depth interviews: A guide for designing
and conducting in-depth interviews for evaluation input. Pathfinder International.
Retrieved from: http://www.pathfind.org/
Kids’ counsel: Center for children’s advocacy. University of Connecticut School of Law.
http://www.kidscounsel.org/interviewing%20child%20client.pdf
Interview Analysis Paper
Review your interview notes and compare your adolescent’s responses to the concepts, theories,
and research we have discussed in class. Write a 4-5 page paper that summarizes the adolescent’s
responses and links their responses to your knowledge on adolescent development. Create a
pseudonym (i.e., a fictitious name) for the adolescent and identify his/her gender, age,
race/ethnicity, and grade in school.
YOUR INTERVIEW SHOUID INCLUDE
Purpose:
The purpose of the adolescent interview and reflection paper is for students to:
gain skills in interviewing and speaking with adolescents, as well as,
synthesize and apply course material to information that they glean from interviewing an
adolescent.
What you will do:
You will interview an adolescent (age: 12-19 years old) using the interview protocol
below and write an analysis paper.
Analysis papers should be 4-5 pages in length (not including title page and reference
page) and follow APA Writing Guidelines for paper format (e.g., double spaced, standard
12-point Times New Roman font, title page), citations, and references. You do NOT need
to include an abstract.
You are required to discuss concepts, theories, and research from the textbook or lecture.
You may also apply information gathered from other peer reviewed academic
publications (e.g., journal articles, chapters from peer-reviewed books).
All references used (including the textbook or lecture) should be cited in the paper and
reference section.
o For textbook or article citations, please include the page number for all
paraphrased information. Ex: (Radmacher & Azmitia, 2016, p. 144).
o If using a digital textbook that does not have page numbers, please include the
section of the digital textbook the information is presented in. For example, if the
information you are referencing is in section 6.10, you would include 6.10 after
the author and year of publication. Ex: (Arnett, 2018, 6.10).
Conducting the Interview
Please read the interview protocol on the following page carefully and make sure you understand
how to conduct the interview. Identify an adolescent to interview. Before you interview the
adolescent, read the introduction section of the interview protocol to the adolescent. Confirm the
adolescent understands the instructions and gives a verbal consent to be interviewed. Once you
have consent, you may proceed with the interview. Take notes during your interview. You will
be summarizing your notes for your paper.
Tips on Interviewing Adolescents:
Explain the informed consent in a way that adolescents understand.
Ask the adolescent the interview questions below but be prepared to be flexible. Follow
the adolescent’s lead and ask follow-up questions to achieve a richer understanding of the
adolescent’s thoughts.
Be mindful to put the adolescent at ease and conduct the interview in a place where all
parties can speak candidly.
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When interviewing, remember to:
Aim to use open-ended questions that cannot be answered in a few words and that
cannot be answered with a simple yes/no answer. Open-ended questions yield
richer information, and individuals’ responses tend to be most accurate when
asked open-ended questions.
Use follow up questions for clarification or probing further.
Allow time for the individual to process the question and to respond. Phrase the
question in an alternative way if the adolescent does not understand what you are
asking.
Avoid interrupting your interviewee and avoid providing any positive/negative
feedback to their responses. Try to remain as neutral as possible, and yet maintain
a positive rapport.
Try to take as many notes as possible during the interview, and summarize key data
immediately following the interview.
Read through the interview responses and look key concepts that are illustrated in the
adolescent’s responses.
Additional Resources on Interviewing:
Boyce, C., & Neale, P. (2006). Conducting in-depth interviews: A guide for designing
and conducting in-depth interviews for evaluation input. Pathfinder International.
Retrieved from: http://www.pathfind.org/
Kids’ counsel: Center for children’s advocacy. University of Connecticut School of Law.
http://www.kidscounsel.org/interviewing%20child%20client.pdf
Interview Analysis Paper
Review your interview notes and compare your adolescent’s responses to the concepts, theories,
and research we have discussed in class. Write a 4-5 page paper that summarizes the adolescent’s
responses and links their responses to your knowledge on adolescent development. Create a
pseudonym (i.e., a fictitious name) for the adolescent and identify his/her gender, age,
race/ethnicity, and grade in school.
Your paper should include the following:
1. Introduction: In one paragraph, include the following:
Thesis Statement: What is the purpose of your paper?
Briefly describe your adolescent (e.g., age, gender, race/ethnicity, etc.).
Briefly describe the method that you used to collect your data (e.g., conducted an
interview, how/where conducted, etc.).
2. Interview Summary: Organize your paper in two sections – Self-description and
School Context – and summarize the adolescent’s answers to the related interview
questions (see Interview Protocol below). Do not write out the interview questions
verbatim in your summary – rather summarize the type of questions that you asked that
are related to that section of the paper.
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3. Apply Course Concepts and Research: Within your interview summary, discuss four
course concepts that you found in the adolescent’s responses. For each concept:
Describe and cite the concept that is illustrated.
Explain the developmental research related to the concept and whether the
adolescent’s responses are consistent with what research has found based on
his/her/their age. Discuss and cite the related developmental knowledge.
Explain how the concept and related developmental research is illustrated by the
interview data. Provide sufficient interview data to show the connection.
Remember to cite and reference any research or child development concepts you
discuss in your paper using APA guidelines.
Paper Guidelines:
In your paper, you should discuss concepts and information that is presented in the lectures and
textbook to make your key arguments. The following points are guidelines to follow for writing
your paper:
All of your key arguments (the main points you are trying to make) should be linked
to/supported by concepts and information presented in the textbook and lectures.
All concepts and information that are discussed should be paraphrased and should be
cited in the paper and listed on the reference page. This includes information from the
textbook and lectures.
Cite the information you are using to make your key points in your paper when the point
is made and provide the full reference on a reference page at the end of your paper.
Your paper should be 4-5 pages in length (not including title page and reference page).
Your paper should be written using APA writing guidelines (7th edition) for general
formatting (e.g., title page, page formatting, citations, and references). You do NOT need
an abstract.
On Blackboard, I posted an APA Tip Sheet that reviews some of the basic formatting guidelines
from the 7th edition of the APA Manual. I have also posted an information sheet on how to cite
and reference lectures. If in doubt, students should always rely on the APA Manual for proper
format.
Paper Submission and Grading:
Please submit your paper to turn-it-in assignments on Blackboard by 11:59 pm on the due date.
Please check the course syllabus for the due date. Be sure to check your originality report on
turn-it-in for plagiarism and modify your paper accordingly. You may delete an uploaded file on
turn-it-in and upload a new one up until the due date. Late assignments will be docked 10%
unless a prior arrangement has been made with the instructor.
Papers will be graded on how clearly and accurately ideas are expressed. Ideas should be
substantive, well-developed, and grounded in child development concepts and research. A
grading rubric is posted on Blackboard.
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Adolescent Interview
Introduction
I want to thank you for taking the time to meet with me today. My name is _______________
and I would like to talk to you to learn more about who you are and your goals for the future.
This interview is part of a class project to learn more about today’s adolescents.
The interview should take no more than a half hour. I will be writing notes because I don’t want
to miss any of your comments. Feel free to ask any questions during the interview.
All responses will be kept confidential. This means that your responses will only be shared with
the members of my class. I will ensure that any information that I share with my class does not
identify you as the respondent. Remember, you don’t have to talk about anything you don’t want
to and you may end the interview at any time.
Are there any questions about what I have just explained?
Consent to Participate
Are you willing to participate in this interview?
If yes, state the following:
Thank you for agreeing to participate. If you need me to explain or repeat a question, please ask.
Please remember that you are free to stop the interview at any time.
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Interview Questions
1) First, I would like to find out some information about you: How old are you? What grade are
you in?
Note: You may also what to ask the adolescent about their gender and ethnic/racial
background if you do not already have this information.
Self-description:
2) Tell me about yourself. How would you describe yourself?
Possible follow-up: How would you describe yourself using only three words? [Have the
adolescent explain why they chose those words and what they mean to them.]
3) Describe your future self. What would you like to be like? OR What are your personal goals
for yourself (short/long term)?
4) What steps are you taking to achieve your goals?
5) Is there anything that gets in the way of you achieving your goals?
Follow up: If so, how might you overcome this?
School Context:
6) What are you like when you are in school? What kind of student are you?
7) How do you think your teachers view you?
8) How do you feel about yourself when you are around your teachers at school?
9) How do you think your friends and classmates view you?
10) How do you feel about yourself when you are around your friends and classmates at school?
11) Do you think you are the same or different when you are around your teachers, classmates, or
friends?
Follow-up: Why do you think you are similar or different with these different people?
Is there anything more you would like to add, or do you have any questions that you would like
to ask?
Thank you for your time.
1. Introduction: In one paragraph, include the following:
Thesis Statement: What is the purpose of your paper?
Briefly describe your adolescent (e.g., age, gender, race/ethnicity, etc.).
Briefly describe the method that you used to collect your data (e.g., conducted an
interview, how/where conducted, etc.).
2. Interview Summary: Organize your paper in two sections – Self-description and
School Context – and summarize the adolescent’s answers to the related interview
questions (see Interview Protocol below). Do not write out the interview questions
verbatim in your summary – rather summarize the type of questions that you asked that
are related to that section of the paper.
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3. Apply Course Concepts and Research: Within your interview summary, discuss four
course concepts that you found in the adolescent’s responses. For each concept:
Describe and cite the concept that is illustrated.
Explain the developmental research related to the concept and whether the
adolescent’s responses are consistent with what research has found based on
his/her/their age. Discuss and cite the related developmental knowledge.
Explain how the concept and related developmental research is illustrated by the
interview data. Provide sufficient interview data to show the connection.
Remember to cite and reference any research or child development concepts you
discuss in your paper using APA guidelines.
Paper Guidelines:
In your paper, you should discuss concepts and information that is presented in the lectures and
textbook to make your key arguments. The following points are guidelines to follow for writing
your paper:
All of your key arguments (the main points you are trying to make) should be linked
to/supported by concepts and information presented in the textbook and lectures.
All concepts and information that are discussed should be paraphrased and should be
cited in the paper and listed on the reference page. This includes information from the
textbook and lectures.
Cite the information you are using to make your key points in your paper when the point
is made and provide the full reference on a reference page at the end of your paper.
Your paper should be 4-5 pages in length (not including title page and reference page).
Your paper should be written using APA writing guidelines (7th edition) for general
formatting (e.g., title page, page formatting, citations, and references). You do NOT need
an abstract.
On Blackboard, I posted an APA Tip Sheet that reviews some of the basic formatting guidelines
from the 7th edition of the APA Manual. I have also posted an information sheet on how to cite
and reference lectures. If in doubt, students should always rely on the APA Manual for proper
format.
Paper Submission and Grading:
Please submit your paper to turn-it-in assignments on Blackboard by 11:59 pm on the due date.
Please check the course syllabus for the due date. Be sure to check your originality report on
turn-it-in for plagiarism and modify your paper accordingly. You may delete an uploaded file on
turn-it-in and upload a new one up until the due date. Late assignments will be docked 10%
unless a prior arrangement has been made with the instructor.
Papers will be graded on how clearly and accurately ideas are expressed. Ideas should be
substantive, well-developed, and grounded in child development concepts and research. A
grading rubric is posted on Blackboard.
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Adolescent Interview
Introduction
I want to thank you for taking the time to meet with me today. My name is _______________
and I would like to talk to you to learn more about who you are and your goals for the future.
This interview is part of a class project to learn more about today’s adolescents.
The interview should take no more than a half hour. I will be writing notes because I don’t want
to miss any of your comments. Feel free to ask any questions during the interview.
All responses will be kept confidential. This means that your responses will only be shared with
the members of my class. I will ensure that any information that I share with my class does not
identify you as the respondent. Remember, you don’t have to talk about anything you don’t want
to and you may end the interview at any time.
Are there any questions about what I have just explained?
Consent to Participate
Are you willing to participate in this interview?
If yes, state the following:
Thank you for agreeing to participate. If you need me to explain or repeat a question, please ask.
Please remember that you are free to stop the interview at any time.
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Interview Questions
1) First, I would like to find out some information about you: How old are you? What grade are
you in?
Note: You may also what to ask the adolescent about their gender and ethnic/racial
background if you do not already have this information.
Self-description:
2) Tell me about yourself. How would you describe yourself?
Possible follow-up: How would you describe yourself using only three words? [Have the
adolescent explain why they chose those words and what they mean to them.]
3) Describe your future self. What would you like to be like? OR What are your personal goals
for yourself (short/long term)?
4) What steps are you taking to achieve your goals?
5) Is there anything that gets in the way of you achieving your goals?
Follow up: If so, how might you overcome this?
School Context:
6) What are you like when you are in school? What kind of student are you?
7) How do you think your teachers view you?
8) How do you feel about yourself when you are around your teachers at school?
9) How do you think your friends and classmates view you?
10) How do you feel about yourself when you are around your friends and classmates at school?
11) Do you think you are the same or different when you are around your teachers, classmates, or
friends?
Follow-up: Why do you think you are similar or different with these different people?
Is there anything more you would like to add, or do you have any questions that you would like
to ask?
Thank you for your time.