Community Interview Questions
INTERVEIW #1
Pamela Jones has lived in The St George Area since she was born, this interview was conducted on the 1st of August at 7:30pm
What is your name? Pamela Jones
How old are you? 61
Do you think that you are part of a community? Why?
No, Because I don’t support any sporting teams and I’m not from another country so I don’t think that there is any other ways that you can be in a community
Do you think that being in a community is beneficial? Why?
Yes, Because you get to share your fondness of something with others that like the same thing.
Do you think that being in a community has any down-falls?
You can get to familiar with your community and forget about life outside of the community.
How important do you think that being in a community …show more content…
is?
It is good to be in a community because you feel like you belong and you are looking out for someone and know that someone is looking out for you.
Do you think that everyone is part of a community? Why?
No, Some people might be okay with being isolated and don’t feel the need to be in an community.
Do you think that communities change over time? If so how?
Yes, the big thing that changed ishow people get to places, so when I was a child people went everywhere by walking and know there is no corner store and people are going to supermarket, people used to play sport with the same group of people that they went to school with. Also nowadays you don’t know everyone in the streets name whereas before you used to get to know everyone better.
Do you think that the changes in a community affect the members of it? Why?
Yes, When communities change the members have to change and adjust to the changes made by the community, and if someone doesn’t like it, it may result in conflict
What impacts the changes in a community?
People are more isolated, you don’t know your neighbor like you did when she was growing up and there is no sense of belonging.
What do think is the most popular community?
Socio-Economic status Interest group Kinship
Rural/Urban identity Heritage Popular culture (gaming)
Affiliation with land Ethnicity Governance
Demographic characteristics Aboriginality Religion/beliefs
Sexuality Neighborhood Work/Occupation
Sporting Culture
INTERVEIW #2
Jessica Stewert has lived in The St George Area since she was born, this interview was conducted on the 1st of August at 8:30pm
What is your name? Jessica Stewart
How old are you? 17
Do you think that you are part of a community? Why? Yes. I participate in local sports and shop locally ect
Do you think that being in a community is beneficial? Why? Yes. It gives you something to be a part of and provide you with different opportunities.
Do you think that being in a community has any down-falls?
Sometimes, you could be associated with negative opinions of a certain community you are a part of
How important do you think that being in a community is? Fairly important
Do you think that everyone is part of a community? Why? Not necessarily. You need to be actively involved to be considered a part of the community.
Do you think that communities change over time? If so how? Yes. People and attitudes within the community change.
Do you think that the changes in a community are affecting the members of it? Why? Yes, new opportunities with changes mean that more member of a community can get involved and feel more comfortable
What impacts the changes in a community? New technologies
What do think is the most popular community?
Socio-Economic status Interest group Kinship
Rural/Urban identity Heritage Popular culture (gaming)
Affiliation with land Ethnicity Governance
Demographic characteristics Aboriginality Religion/beliefs
Sexuality Neighborhood Work/Occupation
Sporting
Culture
SURVEY:
What is your name? Highlight your age: 0 - 15 15 - 30
What do you think a community is? 30 - 45 45 + Circle the communities that you might be a part of:
Socio-Economic status Interest group Kinship
Rural/Urban identity Heritage Popular culture (gaming)
Affiliation with land Ethnicity Governance
Demographic characteristics Aboriginality Religion/beliefs
Sexuality Neighborhood Work/Occupation
Sporting Culture
What is the best thing about being in a community?
Are there problems about being in a community?
Do you think that everyone is part of a community?
Do you think that everyone wants to be in a community?
What could prevent someone from being in a community?
Why do you think that communities change over time?
What influences changes in a community?
Pamela Jones has lived in The St George Area since she was born, this interview was conducted on the 1st of August at 7:30pm
What is your name? Pamela Jones
How old are you? 61
Do you think that you are part of a community? Why?
No, Because I don’t support any sporting teams and I’m not from another country so I don’t think that there is any other ways that you can be in a community
Do you think that being in a community is beneficial? Why?
Yes, Because you get to share your fondness of something with others that like the same thing.
Do you think that being in a community has any down-falls?
You can get to familiar with your community and forget about life outside of the community.
How important do you think that being in a community …show more content…
is?
It is good to be in a community because you feel like you belong and you are looking out for someone and know that someone is looking out for you.
Do you think that everyone is part of a community? Why?
No, Some people might be okay with being isolated and don’t feel the need to be in an community.
Do you think that communities change over time? If so how?
Yes, the big thing that changed ishow people get to places, so when I was a child people went everywhere by walking and know there is no corner store and people are going to supermarket, people used to play sport with the same group of people that they went to school with. Also nowadays you don’t know everyone in the streets name whereas before you used to get to know everyone better.
Do you think that the changes in a community affect the members of it? Why?
Yes, When communities change the members have to change and adjust to the changes made by the community, and if someone doesn’t like it, it may result in conflict
What impacts the changes in a community?
People are more isolated, you don’t know your neighbor like you did when she was growing up and there is no sense of belonging.
What do think is the most popular community?
Socio-Economic status Interest group Kinship
Rural/Urban identity Heritage Popular culture (gaming)
Affiliation with land Ethnicity Governance
Demographic characteristics Aboriginality Religion/beliefs
Sexuality Neighborhood Work/Occupation
Sporting Culture
INTERVEIW #2
Jessica Stewert has lived in The St George Area since she was born, this interview was conducted on the 1st of August at 8:30pm
What is your name? Jessica Stewart
How old are you? 17
Do you think that you are part of a community? Why? Yes. I participate in local sports and shop locally ect
Do you think that being in a community is beneficial? Why? Yes. It gives you something to be a part of and provide you with different opportunities.
Do you think that being in a community has any down-falls?
Sometimes, you could be associated with negative opinions of a certain community you are a part of
How important do you think that being in a community is? Fairly important
Do you think that everyone is part of a community? Why? Not necessarily. You need to be actively involved to be considered a part of the community.
Do you think that communities change over time? If so how? Yes. People and attitudes within the community change.
Do you think that the changes in a community are affecting the members of it? Why? Yes, new opportunities with changes mean that more member of a community can get involved and feel more comfortable
What impacts the changes in a community? New technologies
What do think is the most popular community?
Socio-Economic status Interest group Kinship
Rural/Urban identity Heritage Popular culture (gaming)
Affiliation with land Ethnicity Governance
Demographic characteristics Aboriginality Religion/beliefs
Sexuality Neighborhood Work/Occupation
Sporting
Culture
SURVEY:
What is your name? Highlight your age: 0 - 15 15 - 30
What do you think a community is? 30 - 45 45 + Circle the communities that you might be a part of:
Socio-Economic status Interest group Kinship
Rural/Urban identity Heritage Popular culture (gaming)
Affiliation with land Ethnicity Governance
Demographic characteristics Aboriginality Religion/beliefs
Sexuality Neighborhood Work/Occupation
Sporting Culture
What is the best thing about being in a community?
Are there problems about being in a community?
Do you think that everyone is part of a community?
Do you think that everyone wants to be in a community?
What could prevent someone from being in a community?
Why do you think that communities change over time?
What influences changes in a community?