Descriptive Questions Brainstorming (2/14/11)
Asking Descriptive Questions
Could you describe a typical day for you?
Could you tell me what you usually do throughout the day?
Could you describe the areas of Chavadi Pudur for me?
Can you tell me an example of how Chavadi has changed since you were a child?
Could you describe a recent interaction that you had with a Mother/Father, Child?
Could you describe a recent activity that you did with a grandparent?
Could you tell me about an experience you have had with your grandparent/grandchild?
Can you give me an example of when you enjoyed/did not enjoy spending time with your grandmother/grandfather/, mother/father, Grandchild/child?
Could you tell me about an experience you have had recently with your parent/child?
Can you tell me an example of how your relationship has changed over the years?
How would you describe the aging process?
Could you share an experience that you have had with the aging process?
I am sure that you have many friends around your age. Can you give an example of a time when someone treated them differently because of their age?
Could you describe an experience you have had where someone treated you differently because of your age?
You have probably had some interesting experiences with aging; can you describe an experience you have had recently?
Could you share with me an experience that you have had with members of the community since you stopped working at/in… or since your youngest child was married?
How would you describe someone that is over 65 years?
How would you refer to someone that is over 65 years?
When you think of someone that is old, how would you describe them?
Can you tell me everything you know about how someone that is aged 70 acts/is?
Could you describe an interaction that you have had with someone that is aged 70 or over?
Could you describe a typical day for someone over the age of 70?
Can you tell me all the things that happen to an individual that is over the age of 70?
Can you describe/explain all the things that might make someone old?
Can you describe how someone that is old is treated by someone younger than them?
Can you give an example of a time that you saw someone being treated a certain way because of their age?
Could you tell me what the duties or responsibilities of someone who is over the age of 70 are?
What are the duties of someone in their mid 40’s, what about someone in their 20’s?
Could you give me an example of a time that you fulfilled this (…) duty or responsibility?
Can you give me an example of a time when someone you know did not do one of these duties or responsibilities?
Can you describe an experience you had with your elders when you were younger?
Social Situation Triangles (2/11/11)
Actors, Activities, Place (They were beautifully color coded)
65+, visiting with friends, Common space in the Village
65+, visiting with family, in the home
65+, Relaxing, on the verandas of homes
65+, Working, in the Field, Market, place of business (stores, office, other)
65+, Worshipping, in temples, churches, homes
18-24yr., University/college, Learning
18-24yr., University/college, Discussions
18-24yr., University/college, socializing
18-24yr, waiting for a bus/riding on a bus, Coimbatore, Chavadi Pudur
35-50yr, working, Shanti Ashram
35-50yr, socializing (eating, joking, visiting with fellow volunteers/workers), Shanti Ashram
35-50yr, working, in the Field, Market, place of business (stores, office, other)
Home, eating meals, all age groups
Home, washing clothes, mothers/daughters (?)
Home, cleaning, all age groups
Home, preparing meals, mothers/daughters (?)
Home, studying (doing homework), youth
Home, Family discussions, all age groups
Home, worshiping, all age groups
Market, Selling Goods, Sellers
Market, buying Goods, members of the family/community
