Ties That Bind X

Ties That Bind Community Survey

The purpose of this very brief, 13 question survey is to help assess the current state and needs of the Japanese American community in Southern California. The information you provide will help in the development of a strategic framework not only to help preserve the Nikkei community and its heritage, but also ensure its growth and viability.

The survey is completely confidential. We will not ask for any information that will identify you personally, and all responses (other than written comments) will be presented in the aggregate. Your honest and accurate responses are critical to the success and usability of the survey.

The survey should take approximately 7 minutes to complete.

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* 1. What is your gender?

Male

Female

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* 2. What is your ethnic/cultural background? (Please choose one that BEST describes how you self-identify)

A) Japanese

B) Japanese American

C) Other Nikkei (Japanese Brazilian, etc.)

D) Of Mixed Japanese Heritage

E) Other Asian American

F) Other

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* 3. Please only answer this question if you answered A or B in Question 2. If you did not answer A or B in Question 2, please skip to Question 4.

What generation do you consider yourself to be?

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Fifth

Sixth or greater

Other

If "other" please clarify your response here

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* 4. Are you currently a resident of Southern California? (Greater Los Angeles, Inland Empire, Orange County, San Diego)

Yes

Unsure

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* 5. How often do you participate in volunteer activities in general?

Once a week or more

Once a month

5 to 6 times a year

Once or twice a year

Rarely

Never

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* 6. How often do you volunteer in the Japanese American community in Southern California?

Once a week or more

Once a month

5 to 6 times a year

Once or twice a year

Rarely

Never

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* 7. On a scale of 5 to 1, with 5 being "very engaged" and 1 being "not engaged at all," how would you rank your current level of involvement in the Japanese American community in Southern California?

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* 8. On a scale of 5 to 1, with 5 being "very interested" and 1 being "not interested at all," how interested are you in volunteering or actively participating in the Japanese American community?

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* 9. Regardless of your current level of participation or engagement in the Japanese American community in Southern California, what are the biggest barriers to increasing your level/amount of participation? (check all that apply)

No interest

Not enough time

Don't know how to get started/do more

Lack of connection with the community or its issues

Language barriers

Frustration with the current state of the community or progress

Negative past experiences

Other (please specify)

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* 10. How important are the following activities or issues to you?

	Very interested	Somewhat interested	Neutral	Somewhat uninterested	Not interested at all
Japanese American Cultural Preservation	Japanese American Cultural Preservation Very interested	Japanese American Cultural Preservation Somewhat interested	Japanese American Cultural Preservation Neutral	Japanese American Cultural Preservation Somewhat uninterested	Japanese American Cultural Preservation Not interested at all
Japanese American Community History/Preservation	Japanese American Community History/Preservation Very interested	Japanese American Community History/Preservation Somewhat interested	Japanese American Community History/Preservation Neutral	Japanese American Community History/Preservation Somewhat uninterested	Japanese American Community History/Preservation Not interested at all
Civil Rights/Community Advocacy	Civil Rights/Community Advocacy Very interested	Civil Rights/Community Advocacy Somewhat interested	Civil Rights/Community Advocacy Neutral	Civil Rights/Community Advocacy Somewhat uninterested	Civil Rights/Community Advocacy Not interested at all
Japanese Culture	Japanese Culture Very interested	Japanese Culture Somewhat interested	Japanese Culture Neutral	Japanese Culture Somewhat uninterested	Japanese Culture Not interested at all
Japanese Food	Japanese Food Very interested	Japanese Food Somewhat interested	Japanese Food Neutral	Japanese Food Somewhat uninterested	Japanese Food Not interested at all
Visiting/Traveling to Japan	Visiting/Traveling to Japan Very interested	Visiting/Traveling to Japan Somewhat interested	Visiting/Traveling to Japan Neutral	Visiting/Traveling to Japan Somewhat uninterested	Visiting/Traveling to Japan Not interested at all
Nikkei Basketball or Other Organized Sports	Nikkei Basketball or Other Organized Sports Very interested	Nikkei Basketball or Other Organized Sports Somewhat interested	Nikkei Basketball or Other Organized Sports Neutral	Nikkei Basketball or Other Organized Sports Somewhat uninterested	Nikkei Basketball or Other Organized Sports Not interested at all
Youth/Young Adult Leadership Development	Youth/Young Adult Leadership Development Very interested	Youth/Young Adult Leadership Development Somewhat interested	Youth/Young Adult Leadership Development Neutral	Youth/Young Adult Leadership Development Somewhat uninterested	Youth/Young Adult Leadership Development Not interested at all

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* 11. Currently, do you feel there is adequate leadership and concern to ensure the future of the Japanese American community for future generations?

Yes

Unsure

Please add any addtional thoughts or comments

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* 12. Please think about and list below three words that BEST describe or summarize your thoughts or feelings about the future of the Japanese American community and culture in Southern California.

For example, words to describe an apple may include "crunchy" "round" and "sweet"

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* 13. Any additional comments or feedback regarding the current/future state of the Japanese American community in Southern California, and participation or engagement:

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* 1. What is your gender?

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* 2. What is your ethnic/cultural background? (Please choose one that BEST describes how you self-identify)

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* 3. Please only answer this question if you answered A or B in Question 2. If you did not answer A or B in Question 2, please skip to Question 4. What generation do you consider yourself to be?

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* 4. Are you currently a resident of Southern California? (Greater Los Angeles, Inland Empire, Orange County, San Diego)

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* 5. How often do you participate in volunteer activities in general?

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* 6. How often do you volunteer in the Japanese American community in Southern California?

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* 7. On a scale of 5 to 1, with 5 being "very engaged" and 1 being "not engaged at all," how would you rank your current level of involvement in the Japanese American community in Southern California?

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* 8. On a scale of 5 to 1, with 5 being "very interested" and 1 being "not interested at all," how interested are you in volunteering or actively participating in the Japanese American community?

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* 9. Regardless of your current level of participation or engagement in the Japanese American community in Southern California, what are the biggest barriers to increasing your level/amount of participation? (check all that apply)

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* 10. How important are the following activities or issues to you?

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* 11. Currently, do you feel there is adequate leadership and concern to ensure the future of the Japanese American community for future generations?

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* 12. Please think about and list below three words that BEST describe or summarize your thoughts or feelings about the future of the Japanese American community and culture in Southern California. For example, words to describe an apple may include "crunchy" "round" and "sweet"

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* 13. Any additional comments or feedback regarding the current/future state of the Japanese American community in Southern California, and participation or engagement:

* 3. Please only answer this question if you answered A or B in Question 2. If you did not answer A or B in Question 2, please skip to Question 4.

What generation do you consider yourself to be?

* 12. Please think about and list below three words that BEST describe or summarize your thoughts or feelings about the future of the Japanese American community and culture in Southern California.

For example, words to describe an apple may include "crunchy" "round" and "sweet"