Assignment: Life Span Interview

For this week's Assignment you interview an individual over the age of 65 and transform your interview notes into a narrative-that is, a life story-of the older adult you interviewed.

You interweave within this narrative an analysis of the life story by applying person and the environment concepts to your understanding and interpretation of that story.

Application of Theoretical Perspectives-Part 1

Submit a 3- to 5-page paper in which you provide a narrative analysis of the Life Span Interview you completed. The paper should:

Provide a chronological history of the individual's major life experiences

o Identify specific biological, psychological and sociological influences that shaped the individual's experience

Analyze the individual's experiences by applying theory and concepts learned throughout both HBSE courses.

Provide your reflection of the experience, both in interviewing the individual and analyzing their narrative

Explain what you learned and how you will apply this to future social work practice

Support your Assignment with specific references to the resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.