Asset accumulation strategies in 3 new settlement communities : accomplishments report
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Year 2 activities relate— to the qualitative and quantitative research objectives of the project. First, we organized co==u2ity foru=s in each region to share the results of the photovoice project from year 1. The community forum protocol was developed, and evaluations were obtained. The photovoice project is a qualitative research process that was used to help us understand the context of reception from the perspective of the Latino community. Cameras were used to answer two broad questions: (1) which aspects of this community make you feel welcome? and (2) what aspects of the community challenge your integration into the community. They photographed those things that facilitated/challenged their integration. The photovoice research captured the perceptions of newcomers about what made them feel welcomed, and what made it difficult to become part of the community. Panel displays were prepared, and separate forums were held in English and Spanish, to discuss with stakeholders the findings, and to identify strategies to address barriers identified. Six forums were held, hosted by our community partners in each region. The photovoice project results of the three regions were also displayed at 2008 Cambio de Colores in April. Over 200 participants in this conference included members from community organizations, state departments, schools, universities, and people involved with immigration in Missouri. Second, we transcribed 14 case studies, and translated 7 focus groups, 5 case studies and all the photovoice project captions for the displays. Third, we coded the seven focus group interviews along six themes: migration and settlement; acculturation and identity; perceptions of community; racism; social capital; and barriers to integration. Preliminary results were presented at four conferences. Fourth, we tested a conceptual model of economic assets, identity, social capital/networks, and climate, with Census data and racial profiling indicators. This was part of the Principal Papers Session on Immigration at the American Agricultural Economics Association. An article was prepared for publication in the AJAE. Fifth, we developed the survey instrument in English and Spanish, piloted it with subjects from various nationalities and levels of education. A sampling approach for the survey was developed. The instrument, oral consent and the recruitment forms were submitted to Institutional Review Board for approval. The team held two meetings with the Advisory Panel, providing comments to the team on a draft of the household survey instrument, sample frame and recruitment. Research results were presented at several venues. A McNair Student Fellow, mentored by Dr. Flores, presented an analysis of two case studies at Cambio de Colores 2008. Results were presented at the NRI Directors meeting, the AAEA annual meeting, and three conferences, two in the US and one in Latin America. Our research has also been disseminated through newspapers in each region, especially reporting on the photovoice project and community forums. The team mentored one undergraduate student, and one doctoral student.
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