Adolescent Archives: The Intersectionality Between Social Media and Covid as Agents of Socialization In High Schools

This interview sheds light on a teacher's perspective (Mrs. Tricia Austin), a student's perspective (Quinn Rudick), and a Superintendent of Schools perspective (Mr. Jay Austin) in discovering the adverse mental health effects that the Covid-19 pandemic brought to high schools...

My Father’s Story

Any important people in my father’s life had a big impact on him which later on shaped him to who he is today.

Stress and Anxiety Related to School and Parental Expectations

I interviewed my siblings Matt and Madison to talk about school related stress/anxiety and the way parental expectations may influence the outcome of their stress or anxiety. Later I compared their answers and stated reasons that may have caused the...

Great holiday listen

This is the story of my dad’s life. He went through many struggles in his struggles, he stayed determined and worked hard. It was hard at first, but he had hope and his business grew and he was happy. When...

Curtis Reliford and Christy Hightower

Curtis Reliford talks about overcoming racism and serious adversity to find and fulfill his life's purpose which is helping those who are experiencing hard times: hurricane Katrina victims and the Navajo and Hopi people. Curtis describes how he follows his...

English Interview

The way things have changed for teenagers.

Hank’s Story: Kindertransport and Beyond
November 27, 2022 App Interview

Sara Kandler, age 56, interviews her father, Hank Kandler, age 93, about his early life in Germany and his experiences as a Kindertransport child. They discuss the difficulties and loss faced by Hank, his brother Gerry, and their family in...

On Collectivism, Individualism, and Adolescent Socialization

In this interview, I sat down with Reo, a Japanese foreign-exchange student, to discuss his Japanese adolescence. More specifically, Reo and I cover the topics of adolescent socialization, common sources of socialization, as well as the concepts of individualism and...

Criminality in Adolescence

Liliana Dietz discusses criminality in adolescence with Mary, who has experience with adolescents in the county probation department and in children's services.

Leigha Smith Podcast Interview

Interview with an adolescent expert about the struggles children from different cultures face when adapting to a new environment.

Natasha Rodriguez and Barbara Lucey: Cheerleading, Self-Confidence, and a Hero

Barbara Lucey (68) interviews Natasha Rodriguez (23) about her experiences with cheerleading and her hero who made her dream a reality. This is a story about finding self-confidence, important memories and friends, and an important familial relationship.

The Extraordinary Life of Aubrey Elliott as a high school senior, interviewed by her sister, Mya Elliott

In this interview, conducted in November 2021, Mya Elliott (20) interviews her sister, Aubrey Elliott (17) about her life and experiences as an adolescent. Aubrey Elliott grew up in Mason, Michigan, with her biological mother and father, and is the...

Socioeconomic Status and Adolescent Academic Performance with Bailey McClellan and Haley Peck

Three concepts I would like to cover today is the concept of parents and their role in an adolescents academic performance, more specifically GPA (which includes SES), how gender may play a role in academics among those in different socioeconomic...

Interview with Jua’Chelle Harmon and Janee Faulkner: Into an Adolescent’s Life

Jua’Chelle (19) interviews Janee (19) about her life in terms of her adolescence. Jua’Chelle, who a long time friend of Janee, wanted to know more about Faulkner’s life. Janee has lived in Michigan all of her life and her family...

Anxiety in Adolescents

I interviewed my younger brother and we talked about anxiety in adolescents.

Bridging the Generation Gap: Karen Zundel

I interviewed my 82-year-old Grandma, Karen Zundel, who I call Grandma Bear and we talked about the differences between her adolescence and my adolescence.

Equality Through Education

Phyllis Wimberly ( My Grandmom ) spent her 40 year career as a Washington DC public school teacher integrating her AP English classes. As an activist and teacher her goal was to send kids to college that wouldn’t have otherwise...

The Great Thanksgiving Listen with my mom.

In my interview, I asked my mom some questions that let me into her past. She told me somethings about my grandpa and my dad. I learned about things she did when she was around my age as well.