Using the three theories I have picked and the 12 interview questions, answer the following description details in essay format with the information I have provided to create a reflection essay:
My three theories and 12 questions:
My three theories are:
1. Attachment theory
2. Humanistic theory
3. Conflict theory
Attachment theory questions:
1. Attachment theory suggests that early caregiver interactions shape our later relationships. Reflecting on your childhood experiences, how do you think your early attachment patterns have influenced your current connections, both personally and professionally?
2. Can you share a significant relationship from your past where attachment dynamics played a crucial role? How do you believe your attachment style influenced the dynamics of that relationship?
3. How do you view the role of vulnerability and emotional openness in creating secure attachments within relationships? Can you provide an example from your own life where vulnerability positively impacted the bond between individuals?
4. Think about a recent conflict or disagreement you had with someone close to you. How did your attachment style manifest in the way you handled the situation? Looking back, do you think your response was influenced by your attachment history or past relational experiences?
Humanistic theory questions:
1. Reflecting on your life journey, what values or principles do you hold most dear, and how have they shaped your personal growth and relationships?
2. Describe a moment when you felt deeply connected to another person. What was it about that interaction or relationship that made it meaningful to you?
3. How do you perceive your own potential for self actualization? What steps do you take for your personal growth and to pursue your fullest potential?
4. Can you share an experience where you felt a sense of inner conflict? How did you navigate through that experience and what did you gain about yourself in the process?
Conflict theory questions:
1. Can you share a personal experience where you felt like you were in conflict with someone or a group? How do you think social inequalities or differences in power influenced this conflict?
2. From your perspective, what do you believe are the main sources of conflict in society today? How do you think these conflicts are shaped by factors such as economic disparities, social norms, or political ideologies?
3. In your view, how do individuals or groups typically respond to conflicts within society? Are there particular strategies or approaches that you think are more effective in addressing these conflicts and promoting social change?
4. Reflecting on your own experiences or observations, can you discuss a situation where conflict led to positive outcomes or constructive change? How do you think conflict can serve to promote progress or transformation within communities or institutions?
DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSIGNMENT, and what needs to be answered in the essay:
To complete this assignment, you will conduct a theory-informed, one-hour interview of an individual age 50+ and complete a reflection on the process as a whole. Ideally, you want to interview someone whom you do not know well (though you can choose a family member if unable to identify another person to interview). This can be very beneficial to both the person sharing and for you in numerous ways. You will want to obtain permission to share what you learn in our discussion (omitting identifying information). use your questions to interview and learn about the interviewee’s life in what we might call an “oral history.”
Post-Interview Steps
After completing the interview, submit a three- to five-page reflection that will include:
* the final list of interview questions, identifying the theory each question was derived from;
* a summary of what was learned about the interviewee;
* connections you made to theory and engaging in theory-mindedness; and
* a reflection on the experience itself (e.g., why the specific theories were selected, what it was like to gather information based on theory, what you might do differently if you could do the interview again).
**This is a short reflection, but there are several things that need to be included in the paper. Given the page-length requirement, you need to attend to concise and well-edited writing.
I have attached the grading rubric as well !!
