Initial Information The interview of DJA took place in Little Falls, New York on Friday, April 16, at eleven fifteen am until noon. The participant DJA, was born on September 4th, 1965, and is currently 51 years old. The setting of this interview took place in the comfort of DJA’s home, in her kitchen. The only people present at the time of the interview were myself, and the participant.
Observations
I am very close with the participant so I know that all of the questions were answered truthfully and honestly. Since the interview was conducted while DJA was in her own home and she was cooking while answering the questions she seemed very comfortable throughout the whole interview.
Life Practices
Relationships
DJA is currently married and has only been married once and for 26 years. Out of this marriage she has had two children, both girls, who are now 21 and 19. Her family has one dog, a newfoundland husky mix named Cooper. As for siblings growing up, DJA was a child of divorce so after both her parents got remarried she had in total 4 brothers and 2 sisters. DJA …show more content…
When asked is she was happy with how she lived her life in the past, DJA stated that she wishes she could go back and change a lot of things. For example, she specifically wishes she could go back to the age range of 18-25, because she would change many things during this time. DJA stated she would go away to college and try to be more outgoing. As for her current situation, DJA is very content happy where she is in her life. As DJA said, she is fulfilled where she is right now in life. In the future, DJA has goals to just retire with her husband and eventually enjoy her grandchildren (Interview). The one thing the participant did say she wants to do in her future is to specifically cruise to Alaska with her
Observations
I am very close with the participant so I know that all of the questions were answered truthfully and honestly. Since the interview was conducted while DJA was in her own home and she was cooking while answering the questions she seemed very comfortable throughout the whole interview.
Life Practices
Relationships
DJA is currently married and has only been married once and for 26 years. Out of this marriage she has had two children, both girls, who are now 21 and 19. Her family has one dog, a newfoundland husky mix named Cooper. As for siblings growing up, DJA was a child of divorce so after both her parents got remarried she had in total 4 brothers and 2 sisters. DJA …show more content…
When asked is she was happy with how she lived her life in the past, DJA stated that she wishes she could go back and change a lot of things. For example, she specifically wishes she could go back to the age range of 18-25, because she would change many things during this time. DJA stated she would go away to college and try to be more outgoing. As for her current situation, DJA is very content happy where she is in her life. As DJA said, she is fulfilled where she is right now in life. In the future, DJA has goals to just retire with her husband and eventually enjoy her grandchildren (Interview). The one thing the participant did say she wants to do in her future is to specifically cruise to Alaska with her