Asset accumulation strategies in 3 new settlement communities (final report)
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Research was conducted in three regions of Missouri. Contracts were signed with local organizations to facilitate research through the project's life. An advisory board included researchers from six states. Qualitative phase: A certificate of confidentiality and IRB approval were obtained February 2007. Four graduate students fluent in Spanish were trained as facilitators. Case study interviews (16 men and women) focused on migration and settlement experiences. Focus groups (7 sessions, 51 subjects) informed on networks and climate perceptions. Photovoice (3 sets, 24 subjects) elicited data on climate of reception. All sessions were recorded, transcribed and translated to English. Quantitative phase: A Household Survey was developed based in part on the qualitative findings. Instruments were pilot-tested with 40 subjects. After IRB approval, 15 trained bilingual enumerators conducted 460 interviews between November 2008 and August 2009. Community facilitators and researchers coordinated recruitment/interview strategies, as trust was essential in an adverse immigration climate. Data entry was finalized in September 2009. The resulting unique qualitative and quantitative data sets are very likely the largest ever obtained directly from Latino immigrants in rural areas. Four journal articles were submitted; three published/accepted, and five are in preparation. Highlights include: Model presented at the American Agricultural Economics Association August of 2008, published. Analysis of the case studies of women newcomers published in The International Journal of Continuing Social Work Education. Job satisfaction article accepted in the Journal of Career Development. Photovoice manuscript submitted to Intl. Journal of Qualitative Methods Measurements of acculturation, identity, social capital, subjective well being, and context of reception evaluated and included in analyses of networks and wellbeing, of factors impacting on job satisfaction, and of factors affecting income. Survey analyses presented at a plenary and 3 breakout sessions to 180 stakeholders from 10 states at Cambio de Colores 2009, and plenary and 4 session at Cambio 2010. Photovoice panels presented at community forums in the three regions, and at professional venues. Photovoice technical and best-practices manual completed. Dissertation research (Dozi) defended Aug. 2010. Research presented at multiple professional venues in the U.S. in 2010. Findings presented at the Missouri Catholic Conference in 2009. The last year of the project has focused on estimation of models, the case study manuscript, and forums to return the information to the participant communities and stakeholders. Completed research was shared in six community forums in September 2010, including presentations and handouts with the findings for each community. Stakeholders included members of Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce, directors of hospitals, churches, schools, long time residents and newcomers. In-Service Training was developed for University Extension. Website of the project includes many papers and presentations. Five additional manuscripts will be submitted to journals in early 2011.
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