Interview Questions- Hoboken Residents

Thank you for taking the time to speak with us today. The information you provide will help us understand the impact of the Hoboken Italian Feasts over time.

1. How long have you lived/ did you live in Hoboken?

2. How long have you been going to the Italian feasts? Which ones?(there are  2)

3. Have you seen changes in the feast over time? How so?

4. Do you think the “audience” or attendees has changed over time? How so?

5. What do you think the impact of Italian feasts has been in Hoboken? Has it changed over time? 

6. Do you feel like the religious themes are still relevant today? What makes you say that?

7. Are the cultural (Italian) themes still relevant in a city like Hoboken is today?

8. If not, what is the function of these feasts now?(according to your perspective)

9. What does the feast mean to you? 

10. Lastly,  we’d like to ask you some demographic questions.

11. How old are you?

12.What is your Race/Ethnicity? (Check all that apply)

Black or African American

White

Italian American or American Italian

Italian (born in Italy)

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Hispanic

Asian

Other__________________________

Choose not to disclose

13. What is your sex/gender?    

 Male

Female

Non-binary

Choose not to disclose

14. Finally, is there anyone else you think I should talk to about this study?

Thank you for speaking with us today, the information you provided will help us understand the impact of the feasts over time.