Study Objectives. |
Why are we doing this survey?
In today's world, data is becoming more and more important. Policymakers, activists, and community organizers all rely on data to make informed decisions and to sway public policy. However, the national and state-level datasets that policymakers rely on to make decisions in Hawai‘i often do not represent comprehensive Hawaiian perspectives.
We want to change that by conducting the largest Hawaiian-specific survey ever by only focusing on those who identify as Hawaiian. Much of the existing survey data on Native Hawaiians involves random samples of all registered voters in Hawai‘i. Given that Hawai‘i has one of the lowest voter turnout rates and Native Hawaiians only make up about 20 percent of the total population, these exisiting datasets significantly under-represent Hawaiians. And yet despite the fact that this data was never intended to gauge Hawaiian public opinion and preferences, this data is nonetheless used to infer Hawaiian policy stances and attitudes. This results in policy choices that do not truly reflect Hawaiian policy preferences. Or worse, it allows policymakers to justify overlooking Hawaiians in the policy-making process.
Our project has been approved by Hawai‘i Pacific University's Institutional Review Board. Reference #:560419043
We want to change that by conducting the largest Hawaiian-specific survey ever by only focusing on those who identify as Hawaiian. Much of the existing survey data on Native Hawaiians involves random samples of all registered voters in Hawai‘i. Given that Hawai‘i has one of the lowest voter turnout rates and Native Hawaiians only make up about 20 percent of the total population, these exisiting datasets significantly under-represent Hawaiians. And yet despite the fact that this data was never intended to gauge Hawaiian public opinion and preferences, this data is nonetheless used to infer Hawaiian policy stances and attitudes. This results in policy choices that do not truly reflect Hawaiian policy preferences. Or worse, it allows policymakers to justify overlooking Hawaiians in the policy-making process.
Our project has been approved by Hawai‘i Pacific University's Institutional Review Board. Reference #:560419043
Goals
Our goal is to survey 1000 Hawaiians across all the islands of Hawai‘i by the end of 2019. If you or your organization wish to help us recruit participants, please contact Dr. Ngoc Phan.
Study Updates and Progress
We have over 1000/1000 completed surveys since starting the data collection in August 2019. We travelled to Kona, Hilo, Maui, and Kaua'i. The goal for September and October was to focus on O'ahu. In December, we travel to Kaua'i. We are happy to speak at farmers markets, homesteads, family gatherings, community events, chruches, schools, community organizations, and whereever we are invited before the end of 2019.
Special mahalos to our friends: Iwa (O'ahu), Linda (Hawai'i Island), Carole (Maui), Auntie Clare (Maui), Ulu (O'ahu), Aunite Roselani (Lanai), Emily (O'ahu), and Auntie Nani (Kaua'i). We are especially grateful to the Papakolea Home Community Development Corporation, Maui Community College, and Maku'u Farmers Market.
In December 2019, we recieved an additional research grant ($2500) from HPU to cover survey cost and travel to Maui and Kaua'i. On December 18, 2019, we reached the goal of 1000 Hawaiian respondents! I am deeply grateful for three wahine warriors Lynette, La'akea, and Catherine for their friendship, collaboration, and dedication to this project. Mahalo to the community for your support, trust, and knowledge.
Study Updates and Progress
We have over 1000/1000 completed surveys since starting the data collection in August 2019. We travelled to Kona, Hilo, Maui, and Kaua'i. The goal for September and October was to focus on O'ahu. In December, we travel to Kaua'i. We are happy to speak at farmers markets, homesteads, family gatherings, community events, chruches, schools, community organizations, and whereever we are invited before the end of 2019.
Special mahalos to our friends: Iwa (O'ahu), Linda (Hawai'i Island), Carole (Maui), Auntie Clare (Maui), Ulu (O'ahu), Aunite Roselani (Lanai), Emily (O'ahu), and Auntie Nani (Kaua'i). We are especially grateful to the Papakolea Home Community Development Corporation, Maui Community College, and Maku'u Farmers Market.
In December 2019, we recieved an additional research grant ($2500) from HPU to cover survey cost and travel to Maui and Kaua'i. On December 18, 2019, we reached the goal of 1000 Hawaiian respondents! I am deeply grateful for three wahine warriors Lynette, La'akea, and Catherine for their friendship, collaboration, and dedication to this project. Mahalo to the community for your support, trust, and knowledge.