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Wenjia Zhang

COMN 2200

Professor Elizabeth Suter

Oct 23,2022

Interview and Transcription

I interviewed the third interviewee through online channels; she is a parent who lets her daughter track the female biological clock. She also followed the female biological clock when she was young. The data from the interview will help view life from other people’s description and their way of thinking and how to encourage the observance of the female "biological" clock to balance between being a mother and having a career.

Interviewer: Hello Interviewee 3, how are you? (laughs) Today’s topic is the female biological clock. Please feel relaxed; if you feel uncomfortable with anything, feel free to stop me anytime. Could we start now? (erm) So, the first question is: How has following the female biological clock impacted your life?

Interviewee 3: I always encourage my daughter to follow the biological clock because it helps improve our health; we need to learn about and appreciate the processes by which our body operates. (laughs)

Interviewer: Got it. (erm) Let’s move on to the next question when someone describes the following biological clock as “primitive,” how does that make you feel?

Interviewee 3: I do not feel bad because I know many people do not understand this precisely. (laughs)

Interviewer: Great. (laughs) Tell me about the understanding of a woman’s biological clock program and how it has impacted your life in the journey of your motherhood.

Interviewee 3: The ability to think critically and act on that thinking is the key to success. (pause) Starting a family might go more smoothly if you know your reproductive physiology and plan appropriately. (laughs)

Interviewer: I understand it. (pause) So, when did you embrace the idea of following the female biological clock?

Interviewee 3: (coughs) One of my sisters had a tough time getting a child when she married at 36. It got me thinking about the importance of the biological clock.

Interviewer: (erm) There are a few questions left. Should we continue, or can we have a rest?

Interviewee 3: We are good, we can continue. (laughs)

Interviewer: What would happen if, during your fertile years, you got engaged in many activities to enhance your career life? How would you do? Would you sacrifice your career to get children first? (coughs)

Interviewee 3: (pause) It is essential to do everything independently. I would first sacrifice my career and get back later on. (coughs)

Interviewer: Understood. (laughs) Is there a point when your decision to follow the biological clock to have a child early was misunderstood by your peers?

Interviewee 3: People will always be adamant when they do not understand something. (laughs)

Interviewer: The next question is how do you hope others will understand the importance of using the female biological clock? (coughs)

Interviewee 3: Parents should educate their children about the significance of this method. (laughs)

Interviewer: (erm) Do you ever regret following the biological clock? Why?

Interviewee 3: (erm) With the benefit that comes with it, I think it is the best for my daughter. She is always happy with this decision. (coughs)

Interviewer: Excellent, how do you feel about following a biological clock to give birth? Why did you choose to let your daughter follow it? (laughs)

Interviewee 3: I allowed my daughter to follow this so that she can be able to produce during her fertile period.

Interviewer: In conclusion, how do you advise other parents with daughters who have entered fertility? (erm) Will you encourage them to let their daughters follow it to avoid delayed production?

Interviewee 3: The age of peak fertility varies from person to person, just as the age at which women begin and end menstruation. Therefore, parents should advise their children to produce when they are productive. (laughs)

Interviewer: Do you want to say something else?

Interviewee 3:

Interviewer: Thank you so much for doing the interview; it was helpful for my research topic. (laughs) I hope you have a good day. Bye.

Interviewee 3: Thank you, Interviewer. Bye. (laughs)