Allan Questioning Route and Field Notes Worksheet
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In Depth Family Interview: Questioning Route and Field Notes Section
W12 Hands On Activity (1
st
Worksheet)
Name: Allan Kibirango
Date: 01/December/2023
Each answer should be 1-2 full paragraphs in length, but can be formatted as you choose.
When you are done, complete the Insights and Conclusions worksheet before submitting both.
Demographic Information
1.
What is your age? What was your place of birth? What was your occupation(s)?
What additional information is important to understanding your family as you
grew up as a child?
My age is 34 years. My bath place is in Kampala District. I was a teacher/ but turned into an
aviator. My family is the best in my self-reliance journey because I was taught how to barely
depend on myself and I think this was so because of the so many dependents my parents
had. I am strongly happy with all of them.
Parental Information
1.
Could you briefly describe your parental figure(s)? How many siblings did your
parents have? Where did they grow up? At what age did they marry and have
children?
My father and mother both have four children; three boys and one girl. However, my father
has other children from my stepmother a total making about 14 children. While my mother has
one other daughter. I grew up with both my parents until the age of 11 years when my father
started living in the UK. Since then, I have been living with my mother until I finished my first
degree in 2013. They mostly spent their livelihood in the areas of Kampala, the capital of
Uganda even before they met. I cannot tell how old they were when they met and when they
had children because here it is very hard to find parents having such conversations with their
children.
Sibling Information
1.
How many siblings did you have? How close do they live in proximity to
yourself? Do you consider yourself to be “close” to them?
I have about 14 siblings. Well, we are all over the place. Some of my siblings we have never
met because they stay in the UK and for those who are in Uganda, we are very distant. Due to
work locations, and other factors. I am close to just a few of them and they are mostly my
immediate siblings.
Family Home Environment Information
1.
What was your family home like as you were growing up, as you perceived it?
How were household duties/chores divided?
I grew up with my four siblings and our home was an open welcoming place where any of our
other siblings would be welcome when they visit. We were all each and all of use were eligible
for all chores. Whether cooking, laundry, cleaning the house, doing dishes, and others.
2.
Which extended family members often visited your home? Who were you
closest to in your extended family? Why?
My paternal uncle used to visit us often and I think it was because he was close to my
father. I was close to my step-sister Joyce. We all have the same characters and we
could easily match and connect whenever we met.
3.
Was there regular conflict in your family, especially any conflict between your
parental figures? How were differences on issues settled?
Yes, I had conflicts with my parental figures. These conflicts were mostly about traveling
during the night. I like football so much and I used to go watch Arsenal FC matches at night in
cinema halls and return home very late in the night. So, this used to get my mother mad and
caused a lot of conflict. However, she later had to come to peace with it and acknowledged
my interests.
4.
How were decisions made in your family? On what basis were decisions made
(e.g emotions and feelings or reasoning and guidelines)?
Here in Africa, mostly in Uganda, things are done differently. Decisions are made based on
superiority. Whatever your parents tell you or decide on is non debatable, same thing with
your elder sibling. So, it was not all about emotions, feelings, reasons, or guidelines.
5.
Which of your parents worked outside the home? What was the view of women
working outside the home when you were young?
Both my parents worked outside the home and there was freedom of work. It was normal at
home for women to work outside the home.
6.
How were the elderly in your family cared for? When you were ten, what age did
you consider “old” to be? What was the general feeling or attitude toward the
elderly in your youth?
The elderly were those with responsibilities at home. Those who were still at school were
considered young. Decisions were only made by the elderly.
7.
What were the general thoughts of divorce and single-parent homes or
cohabitation in your childhood? What might this look like in your childhood
neighborhood?
Divorce and single parenting at home or cohabitation were not given much attention.
Focus was always put on good living. Whenever one did not have a happy life in their
marriage, they were advised to return home. For cohabitation, it was normal and not a
big issue.
Created Family Life Information
1.
How old were you when you got married? Do you have any children? How
many? Where do they live in proximity to yourself?
I was 31years. Yes, one daughter. I live with her and the mother.
2.
How do you divide household chores in your current home?
We all have equal responsibilities. Only that my wife can allow me to be in the kitchen to cook.
3.
Was there regular conflict in your family, especially any conflict between you
and your spouse? How were differences on issues settled?
Conflicts are common in marriages but we always humility creates a conducive environment
to reconcile.
4.
Does your spouse work outside the home for pay? What was your view of
women working outside the home in your mid-twenties?
Yes, my wife works outside. I encourage my work to work because it is her right, and freedom.
5.
How close do you live to extended family? How often do you get together?
Due to my work schedule, I rarely live close to my extended family.
6.
How are the elderly in your family taken care of? When you were 30, what age
did you consider “old” to be? What do you feel is the general feeling or attitude
toward the elderly now?
This is a bit tricky. I am 33 and I consider myself old because of my responsibilities. So, to me
there is no age for the old. Its your responsibilities that give you the title of old.
7.
What were the thoughts of divorce and single parent homes or cohabitation in
your thirties? What might this look like in the neighborhood you lived in at that
time?
I never believed in divorce, single parenting or even cohabiting that is why it took me long to
marry. However, in my neighborhood it is a normal life since we all have different personal
standards and principles.
8.
What do you feel is the biggest change in your family from the family you were
raised in? What is one tradition or value you hope continues throughout your
posterity?
Freedom of speech and expression. My wife has a right to correct me and our 9 months old
daughter has a right to be heard. We all have equal rights regardless of age, responsibilities,
and gender.
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