Interviewing for Life Course Insights
Note: These assignments evaluate your acquisition of the core competencies and progress toward the learning objectives described at the beginning of the syllabus. Your instructor may use this assignment as written, a modified version of it, or a completely different assignment that also addresses those competencies and objectives. If your instructor’s directions differ from these, then follow the directions your instructor gave you.
Part I:
Select an individual to interview about his/her/their life course. The individual should currently be in one of the later developmental stages (i.e., adolescence, early adulthood, late adulthood etc.). Your goal is to gain an understanding of the individual as related to their life course, using the context of the course material.
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The interviews should be conducted in a way that allows or encourages the individual to speak broadly about their life experiences. ,Although there is no one correct way to conduct the interview be sure to gather information that will allow you to address Parts I & II of the assignment.
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Present the name of the individual you plan to interview, (use a pseudonym), relationship to you, and a summary of why you have chosen this person to interview for this assignment. Expected length: 1 page. 5 pts. (4 pts. content/1 pt. grammar/spelling)
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Create a list of 10 questions you will ask the interviewee and identify which theory or body of research justifies asking that question. 2 pts
Case: Sarah
Presenting Problem: Sarah presents with a history of depression and anxiety, with prior attempts to manage her symptoms through self-help techniques such as mindfulness and journaling. She reports feeling overwhelmed by her current stressors, including work pressure and strained family relationships.
Developmental History: Sarah had a stable childhood but experienced bullying during adolescence, leading to feelings of low self-esteem. She pursued higher education and has a successful career but struggles with maintaining healthy relationships due to trust issues stemming from past traumas.
Current Ego Psychological Profile: Sarah describes her relationship with her family as strained, particularly with her parents who have high expectations of her. She struggles with self-worth and often feels anxious about not meeting others’ expectations. Sarah’s mood fluctuates, and she tends to use avoidance as a coping mechanism.APA