Get Blank Kinship Chart

This guide aims to assist you in completing the Blank Kinship Chart online effectively. By following these steps, you will create a detailed representation of familial relationships based on interviews with your informant.

Follow the steps to complete the Blank Kinship Chart online

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the Blank Kinship Chart and open it in your preferred online editor.
2. Begin by identifying 'Ego,' the main individual in your kinship chart. Write a pseudonym for Ego's first and last names in the designated area.
3. List the names of relatives and their relationships to Ego using the kinship symbols from the relevant text. Include at least four generations, ensuring clarity in relationships.
4. Incorporate the terms of reference that Ego uses for their relatives. These are informal names like 'my cousin' or 'sister'.
5. Next, include terms of address that Ego uses, such as 'Mom' or 'Uncle Joe', placing them in quotation marks for clarity.
6. Confirm with your informant about any relatives who are deceased, divorced, or adopted. Use symbols to denote these relationships accurately.
7. Ask questions to understand Ego's strongest and weakest ties. Document these insights in your notes, and summarize them in your discussion of ties.
8. Review your chart for completeness, making sure all aspects requested in parts 'a' through 'e' are included. Save your changes once finalized.
9. Once completed, you can download, print, or share the filled-out kinship chart as needed.

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