华人“百人会”：The State of Chinese Americans Survey 美国华⼈状况调查研究报告

The State of Chinese Americans Survey

美国华⼈状况调查研究

美國華⼈狀況調查研究

Committee of 100 Reveals Groundbreaking Survey Data on Chinese American Communities

 

Full Report Now Available: Survey by Columbia University and Committee of 100 Reveals Groundbreaking Data on Chinese American Communities

 
National Survey Data Shows Nearly 3 Out Of Every 4 Chinese Americans Have Experienced Racial Discrimination In The Past 12 Months

 

New York, NY (August 2, 2023) – After releasing its executive summary in April, Columbia University’s School of Social Work, one of the world’s leading research universities, and Committee of 100, a non-profit membership organization of prominent Chinese Americans, today announced that the full report “The Fight for Representation: The State of Chinese Americans 2022” is now available. 

The more than 60-page report summarizes a year-long research project and survey on the critical health, economic, and sociopolitical conditions of today’s Chinese American population. The research has been led by Dr. Qin Gao, Professor, and Director of the China Center for Social Policy at Columbia University School of Social Work. Jennifer So, a doctoral student at Columbia University; Samuel Collitt, a researcher at Committee of 100; and Stacie Tao, a doctoral student at Columbia University, co-authored the report and helped spearhead the research project. 

The first and largest project of its kind, the “State of Chinese Americans” survey, gathered information from nearly 6,500 participants across the United States, compiling data related to demographics, politics, cultural identity, health, economic security, and social engagement. This research effort was supported by over 100 Chinese American and allied organizations nationwide, who shared the survey with community members in English, simplified Chinese, and traditional Chinese.

This survey project examines three main research questions: What are the demographic characteristics of Chinese Americans regarding birthplace, place of upbringing, languages spoken at home, English language proficiency, and cultural identity? What are the political opinions and levels of engagement among Chinese Americans? Lastly, what are the health and economic status and needs of Chinese Americans? In addition to quantitative data, the report also features quotes from study participants who shared their experiences.

Collecting disaggregated, accurate, and timely data on Chinese Americans will help inform policymakers and the public on the diverse set of opinions, perceptions, and needs of Chinese Americans across the country. This will enable key decision-makers to develop timely and responsive policies, programs, and services to address those needs.

To download the full report and executive summary, please click here. 

KEY FINDINGS

Racism against Chinese Americans continues. While the overwhelming majority of survey respondents see themselves as an accepted part of American society, culturally blended between American and Chinese traditions, they are also marginalized. They have experienced discrimination in their daily lives with:

• Nearly 3 out of 4 (74%) respondents have experienced racial discrimination or racism-related vigilance in the past 12 months;
• 55% worry about their safety relating to hate crimes or harassment;
• 9% having been physically intimidated/assaulted, and 7% having had property vandalized/damaged.

The overwhelming majority of Chinese American citizens vote. They care deeply about issues facing the U.S. society, and they want better relations and more collaboration between the U.S. and China, including:

• The overwhelming majority (83%) of survey respondents are registered voters, and of those registered voters, 88% voted in the 2020 presidential election;
• Racism, gun control, the economy, and crime were identified as the top four most important issues facing the U.S. according to respondents;
• Most respondents (82%) agreed that the U.S. should build a collaborative economic relationship with China. 

Chinese Americans are not homogenous. While often stereotyped as a “model minority,” many face disadvantages or hardships in health and economics and need better support from policies and services, including:

• Nearly one in four (24%) respondents stated they are at moderate or severe risk when asked about their psychological distress, including feeling worthless, depressed, hopeless, restless, nervous, or that everything was an effort;
• Nearly a quarter (24%) reported either fair or poor physical or mental health or having one or more types of disability;
• Nearly a quarter (23%) reported experiencing some form of medical disadvantage or economic hardship in the past 12 months.

Press Release on Findings & Recommendations (August 2) Click here

Full Report (August 2), Click here

Executive Summary (August 2) Click here