Adolescent Interview Interview an adolescent (aged 13-20). This purpose of this interview is to understand on person's experience during adolescence (relates to Chapters 13-15). This period is the conclusion of childhood and the beginning of adulthood. Ask the individual questions that help you learn about the following aspects of their adolescent years (from age13 to their current age): 1. Description of Subject: How old is the subject? What grade are they* in? How would they describe themself? 2. Physical Changes: What changes have occurred in the body in adolescence (since they turned13)? How does their compare to their classmates/friends? 3. Puberty: Is there anything they are willing to share about puberty? If they have not yet gone through puberty, what are their thoughts about it? If they have gone or are going through puberty what was/is it like? 4. Gender and Sexuality: Are they willing to share any of their thoughts about gender and sexuality? It can be general information (not specific to their experiences - such as what their classmates think and do). This can include their gender identity and sexual orientation. It can also relate to their thoughts about and or experiences with or abstaining from sexual activity and prevention of STIs and pregnancy. 5. Health: How is their general health? How much sleep do they get? How do they feel their nutrition is (do they eat a healthy diet and engage in enough physical activity)? 6. Substance Abuse: What do they think about using drugs and alcohol? They can also address this more generally if desired (such as, how do their classmates/ friends/peers feel about this and what experiences do their classmates/friends/peers have). 7. School: What are their feelings about and experiences in school? How was the transition into middle school? High school (if applicable)? College (if applicable)? What are their educational goals? 8. Work: If old enough, do they work? Why or why not? What effects do they feel working or not working has on their life? If they are not yet old enough, do they plan on getting a job when they are old enough? Why or why not? 9. Relationship with Parents: What role do their parents play in their life? When there is conflict, what is it usually over?

10. Relationships with Peers: How would they describe their friendships? What role do their friends play in their life? What role does social media play in their friendships? 11. Dating: Are they dating? If so, how would they describe that relationship? What activities do they spend time in with their significant other? 12. Becoming an Adult: What are their thoughts about becoming an adult? Are they ready? Do they feel prepared? Is there any anxiety or worry? If older, do they have any plans in place for after graduation? 13. Their Message to Children: What would they want to tell younger children about adolescence? What do they wish they would have known when they were younger 14. Their Message to Adults and Society: What do they wish adults knew or better understood about adolescents? 15. Anything else: Is there anything else that they want to share about their adolescent experience? Your Adolescent Interview Response (This is what you turn in!) The adolescent interview paper must contain the three sections below. Please use the template posted on Canvas (which has been posted in multiple formats; if you are unable to get one of those to open, let me know right away, so we can figure out a solution). Section 1 - Interview summary: In the first part of your paper, summarize the responses regarding the 15 topics above. Provide a double spaced paragraph for each topic (if they did not want to discuss a topic, make sure you note that). Do not write word-for-word what the individual said. Instead, share the highlights and main points for each of the sections. Do not skip any sections and ensure that your summary is thoughtful and thorough. If your subject skipped any questions, please note this. Do not include real names in the paper or any identifying information (such as my son, my cousin, etc.). Section 2 - Analysis: After finding out about the adolescent's experience, compare what they shared to what you have been learning in the class. This is your analysis section. Make three (3) connections between the interview and the course material (don't forget to reference the chapter and page number). These connections should be specific. This should be one to three paragraphs long. Section 3 - Application: Lastly, discuss what you learned from doing this interview. You may have learned something about adolescent growth and development. You may have learned something about the variety of experiences adolescents may have. Share what you feel was a useful lesson from this interview and how you could use what you learned in your own life and/or how others could benefit from knowing what you learned. This should be about two paragraphs in length. *They/them/their are used in substitution of gender binary pronouns