kien s. lee community science 438 n. frederick avenue, suite 315 gaithersburg, md 20877 (301)...
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Cultural and social exchange Mutual respect and equal treatment between immigrants and receiving community members Equal access to opportunities and resources Sense of community Acceptance by receiving community Civic participation Sense of safety and security Ability to navigate systemsTRANSCRIPT
Kien S. LeeCommunity Science
438 N. Frederick Avenue, Suite 315 Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 519-0722, ext. 108 (voice) (301) 519-0724 (fax) www.communityscience.com [email protected]
Community Science
We asked 115 people, as part of the evaluation of The Colorado Trust’s Supporting Immigrants and Refugee Families Initiative Immigrant Integration Strategy what immigrant integration means
Cultural and social exchange Mutual respect and equal treatment between
immigrants and receiving community members Equal access to opportunities and resources Sense of community Acceptance by receiving community Civic participation Sense of safety and security Ability to navigate systems
What are the implications of their responses on immigrant integration research?
Association for the Study and Development of Community
Concepts that differ across histories, contexts, and cultures
Sense of community◦ What does “community” mean in different cultures
and which “community”? Acceptance by receiving community
◦ What does “acceptance” mean for different groups that experience different degrees of intolerance or discrimination?
Civic participation◦ What does “civic participation” mean and how is it
practiced in different cultures? Sense of safety and security
◦ What is considered “safe and secure” for different groups that experienced different dangers in their home country?
Immigrant, refugee Family, family members House, home Volunteer, volunteerism Education levels (e.g., pre-school, middle,
high) Race and ethnicity Language
Incorrect translation and interpretation Unfair comparisons across groups Inaccurate comparative analysis Invalid and culturally insensitive measures Omission of valid outcomes Inaccurate conclusions Ineffective interventions
Use qualitative research methods to explore concepts first
Then use qualitative findings to shape quantitative research methods
Translate and back-translate Use multiple translators to account for
regional differences, even if same language If comparing groups, explain impact of
historical and cultural variables on group differences or similarities
Pilot-test survey and other data collection instruments
Understand potential participants and respondents’ experiences with research in home country
Check their own assumptions and biases