Middle Adolescence Week Discussion
Prior to this week, you were asked to arrange to interview two adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18. This week, you will interview these adolescents with the goal of gaining insights into their affective and social development. Before conducting the interviews, be sure to prepare a list of questions. You may use the Week 5 Questionnaire Template below as a starting point.
Week 5 Questionnaire Template Identity
How would you describe your identity? How is your identity unique from those of your friends and family?
What roles do race/ethnicity, spirituality/religion, and/or vocation/politics play in shaping your identity?
Emotions and Self-esteem
What emotions do you experience on a typical day?
How do you handle negative moods?
Do you consider yourself successful? Why or why not?
What images do you have of your future self?
Gender
In your view, what does it mean to be “masculine”?
In your view, what does it mean to be “feminine”?
Relationships
What role do friendships and/or romantic relationships play in your life?
How would you describe your relationships with your parents, guardians, siblings, and/or other family members?
To what community groups do you belong? What role do these community groups play in your life
