Interview Schedule
Background
• What do you think of the idea of having a social media application for the bereaved?
• Do you think as a business it would be something that you would advertise?
• Do you think social media has changed the way that people grieve?
• Do you think that existing social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram are appropriate outlets for displaying grief?
• Do you think its something your families would benefit from, as an extra service?
• Do you think technology has changed the way that people embark on the grief journey?
Advantages and Disadvantages
• What are the pros to having such an application?
• What do you think the main cons are to having such an application?
Marketing
• Would you pay to use this application to advertise?
• What do you think the issues are surrounding appropriate advertising?
• Do you agree that we should not market this application on existing social media fora?
• Would you like to see an application advertised like this at the annual funeral fayres?
• Do you think its something you would advertise as an extra service for your families to use?
Legal and Ethical Considerations
• Would you think it’s a good idea to allow under 18s to use this application?
o If Yes what age would be an appropriate cut off point?
• What are your thoughts on the platform being moderated by a trained grief counsellor?
• What are your opinions on the terms and conditions of signing up to the app?
• Do you think we should allow picture sharing content?
• How much interaction should be allowed in private chats?
• Should users make individuals profiles?
• How much information is too much information for people to be sharing on a tailored networking platform ?
