Adolescent Psychology Interview

Adolescent’s Interview

RE: For this interview, I’m going to ask you questions about your family’s daily routines, about you and how you are doing in school, and goals you have for your future. It usually takes about 30-40 minutes. There are no right or wrong answers to these questions. This interview is completely confidential and no one in your family or school will know about what we talk about today. If you don’t understand a question, please let me know, and I will try ask it in a different way. If you have any questions you can ask me at any time. You have the right not to answer any question, we can move on to the next question. Or if you want, you can stop the interview at anytime. Now, some of the questions you may have answered in a prior question, but I may need to ask it again. Do you have any questions before we start? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE). Shall we begin?”

General

RE: How old are you?

RE: How many hours do you sleep at night?

RE: Do you think you get enough sleep? Why?

RE: Describe a typical school day to me from the time you wake up till you go to bed at night.

RE: What time do you get up when you don’t’ have to go to school?

RE: Do you wake up on your own, or does someone get you out of bed.

Education

RE: What grade are you in?

RE: Tell me a little about your school school?

RE: How do you get along with your teachers?

RE: In the past, do you remember having learning difficulties?

RE: What do you think were your strengths in school and in general?

RE: What do you think were/are your weaknesses in school and in general?

RE: How are you doing in school now?

RE: Do you have any current learning difficulties?

RE: Do you have any favorite subjects? Why?

RE: What are your least favorite subjects? Why?

RE: Is doing well in school important to you?

RE: Do you have a favorite way to study?

RE: Do you have a favorite time to study?

RE: Do you have a favorite place to study?

RE: Do you ever find yourself daydreaming, or do you ever get restless in class? Why do you think that happens?

RE: Do you doodle on your paper? Why do you like to do that?

RE: When you study, do you look at the pictures and captions mostly, or do you mostly read the text?

RE: Do you usually read the whole assignment?

RE: do you take the practice tests or read the chapter reviews on your own?

RE: Do you have a set schedule for completing homework?

RE: Do you usually complete your own homework?

RE: When you need help, who do you ask?

RE: Do you think that any of your teachers assign homework that you think is too easy? Why?

RE: Do you think that any of your teachers assign homework that you think is too difficult? Why?

RE: Does doing homework help you understand the material better? Why?

RE: Do you have a study partner or group?

RE: Do you do other things with your study partners besides school work? What kinds of things?

RE: How do you feel about taking tests?

RE: Do you think it is important to do well on tests?

RE: What kinds of tests do you like best?

RE: What types of dreams have you had about school, or school-related stuff?

RE: Do you think teachers are fair and approachable at your school?

RE: If you have a disagreement or a difficulty with a student or a teacher at school, who would you go to?

RE: How do you get along with your teachers most of the time?

RE: How do you like to be treated by teachers?

RE: What do you think your teachers will say about you or your school work?

RE: Do any of your classmates hang out or study with you? Where?

RE: What do you do with your classmates outside of school?

RE: Do you have a favorite teacher? Why?

RE: How do you get along with your classmates?

RE: Do you think your school is a safe school? Why?

Future

RE: What are your educational plans after graduating from high school?

RE: Are you doing anything now to prepare for these plans?

RE: How much have you thought about what kind of job or profession you want as an adult?

RE: Describe your dream job.

RE: How will you prepare for your dream Job?

RE: How do you see yourself 5 years from now?

RE: How do you see yourself 10 years from now?

RE: Ideally how far would you like to go in school?

RE: realistically how far would you like to go in school?

RE: ideally how far do you think your parents would want you to go in school?

RE: Realistically how far do you think your parents would want you to go in school?

Family

RE: Tell me a little about your family.

RE: What do you think about your family?

RE: Do you guys spend a lot of time together, or does everyone have their own schedules?

RE: What do you like most about your family?

RE: What do you like least about your family?

RE: Who are you closer to, your mom or your dad? Why?

RE: Who are you more comfortable to discuss your life with? Your mom, dad, grandparents or anyone else?

RE: How do you like where you live now?

RE: How do you get along with your parents?

RE: What do you think your parents will say about your school life?

RE: Do you have any brothers or sisters?

RE: How do you get along with your sibling(s)?

RE: Are your parents involved in your school? How?

RE: Do you have any chores around the house?

RE: Do you ever have disagreements about your chores?

Social

RE: Tell me about your friends.

RE: What is the ethnicity of your friends?

RE: Where did you meet them?

RE: Are they mostly your age?

RE: Do you consider yourself having a large group of friends or a small group of friends?

RE: Which do you think is more important-having lots of friends, or having a best friend?

RE: What do you have in common with your friends/best friends?

RE: How much time do you spend with your friends?

RE: What kinds of things do you and your friends do?

RE: Do you ever disagree with your friends? if so, what kinds of things do you disagree on?

RE: Are your parents concerned about your relationships with your friends?

RE: Who do you tend to spend most of your time during the day with?

Interests

RE: What do you like to do with your free time?

RE: Do you think you have enough free time?

RE: What kinds of hobbies do you have?

RE: How much time do you spend on your hobbies?

RE: Do you have any collections?

RE: Do you have any pets?

RE: Would you like to have a pet? Why?

Psychological well-being/identity

RE: What do you find stressful or frustrating? Why?

RE: What do you do to release your stress?

RE: What is your idea of a perfect school day?

RE: What is your idea of a perfect day?

RE: What is your idea of a perfect vacation?

RE: Have you ever thought of traveling to another country?

RE: How would you rate your self-esteem?

RE: How connected do you think you are to your culture?

Finally

RE: What do you like me to know about you and remember about you, after our meeting is over?

RE: Is there anything significant and important you like people to know about you?

RE: Is there anything else you think you’d like to share with me that I may have left out or forgot to ask you about?

General Health
Clothing
Hairstyle
Make-up
Organization
Jewelry
Cell Phone
Anything Else