United Chinese Americans (UCA) 2022 Youth Survey

United Chinese Americans (UCA) 2022 Youth Survey
Survey Background

United Chinese Americans (UCA), a learning national coalition and civic movement, is conducting this survey to explore how our youth is doing today and assess their views across multiple topics.

Since there is no large scale multi-themed and general purpose survey targeting Chinese American youth, the significance of this survey is self-evident. We hope to get all the help from our youth, parents, educators and community leaders so that we can reach a minimum of 1,000 respondents in the coming weeks.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.
Max age limit: 30 yrs old

Since this survey is intended to learn about youth, we kindly ask that participants only fill out this survey if they are between 14 - 30 yrs old.
Confidentiality Statement

Information collected in this survey will be held in strict confidentiality and will be used in aggregate form only, without individual identifications. If you would like to learn about the survey results, please enter your email address (optional).
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1. Where do you live currently?*
2. Where did you grow up?*
3. How would you describe your gender?*

MaleFemaleNon-BinaryPrefer not to respond
4. I am a:*

Middle/Jr. High School StudentHigh School StudentCollege StudentGraduate School StudentYoung Professional (30 and under)Other
5. Have you ever heard about United Chinese Americans (UCA)?*

YesNo
6. Which generation do you identify with?*

First generation (immigrated here at or AFTER age 12)1.5 generation (immigrated here BEFORE age 12)Second generation (born and raised in the U.S.)Third generation and over (parents born and raised in U.S.)Other
7 a. Where did your mother come from?*

Mainland ChinaTaiwanHong KongSoutheast AsiaCanadaUnited StatesOther
7 b. Where did your father come from?*

Mainland ChinaTaiwanHong KongSoutheast AsiaCanadaUnited StatesOther
8. I identify myself as:*

Asian AmericanChinese AmericanBothJust AmericanJust ChineseOther
9. I appreciate and am proud of my cultural and ethnic identities.*

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeither agree nor disagreeAgreeStrongly agree
10. I feel connected to the country of my ancestors.*

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeither agree nor disagreeAgreeStrongly agree
11. I rate my proficient in speaking Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, or local dialect) as:*

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedNative or nearly nativeNot applicable
12. At home I speak with my parents and others in:*

Mostly ChineseMix of Chinese or EnglishMostly EnglishAlmost all EnglishOther
13. How often do you visit your ancestral country (excluding the COVID-19 pandemic years)?*

NeverNot often (e.g. once or twice)Often (e.g. three to five times)Very often (e.g. every couple of years)
14. My family celebrates traditional Chinese holidays (e.g. Chinese New Year, Moon Festival).*

NeverSometimesOftenNot applicable
15. How important is it to you (not your parents) to go to an Ivy League school?*

Very importantSomewhat importantNot importantI don't have a strong view about it
16. Do you support affirmative action for college admissions?*

I strongly support itI support it with some condition or limitsI tend not to support itI strongly oppose itI don't know, I am confused about it
17 a. I have experiences race-targeted harassment and/or assault in the past two years.*

YesNoNot sure
17 b. If you answered "Yes" above, please select all that apply:

Physical assaultVerbal assaultOther
18 a. I have been bullied at school or other public settings.*

YesNoNot sure
18 b. If you answered "Yes" above, please select all that apply:

Physical assaultVerbal assaultOther
19. I have experienced anxiety and fear due to an increase in racially motivated harassment/bullying experienced by friends/family, and/or reported in the news.*

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeither agree nor disagreeAgreeStrongly agree
20. I think that the model minority myth has impacted Asian Americans:*

NegativelyNeither negatively nor positivelyPositively
21. I believe extremism/polarization is a major issue in today's politics.*

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeither agree nor disagreeAgreeStrongly agree
22 a. Are you religious?*

No, I am notI am not religious, but I am spiritualI am religiousPrefer not to respond
22 b. If you answered " I am religious" above, please select one:

BuddhistCatholicChristianMuslimOther
23. In general, I consider myself to be a happy person.*

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeither agree nor disagreeAgreeStrongly agree
24. Are you currently registered to vote?*

YesNoNot applicable
25. I will register to vote when I become eligible.*

YesNoNot applicable
26. I want to run for public office in the future.*

YesNoMaybe
27. I have volunteered on a campaign.*

YesNo
28. I have participated in student organization elections.*

YesNoNot applicable
29. I have served in student officer positions at school.*

YesNoNot applicable
30. I have served in a committee in an organization.*

YesNoNot applicable
31. I have a management position at work.*

YesNoNot applicable
32. I am interested in reading/watching/listening to political news.*

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeither agree nor disagreeAgreeStrongly agree
33. I view myself as civically or politically engaged.*

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeither agree nor disagreeAgreeStrongly agree
34. I consider myself to be:*

ProgressiveCenter-left or moderate DemocratIndependentCenter-right or moderate RepublicanVery ConservativeOther
35. Which social issues are you most concerned about for the future? Please select all that apply.*

Climate changeForeign tensions/warGun violenceGender inequalityRacial inequalityPoverty/economic inqualityImmigrationHealthcareMental healthOther
36. If current US-China relations continue, it will:*

Very negatively impact my life or futureSomewhat negatively impact my life or futureNot impact my life or future in any waySomewhat positively impact my life or futureVery positively impact my life or future
37. My outlook on the future is:*

Very negativeNegativeNeutralPositiveVery positive
38. Which social media platforms do you use on a regular basis? Please select all that apply.*

ClubhouseDiscordInstagramFacebookLinkedInSnapchatTikTokTwitterWeChatYouTubeRedditOther
39. I use social media for the following (please select all that apply):*

ActivismFollowing celebrities, influencers, etc.Keeping in touch with friendsNewsOrganization get-togethersSharing about myselfSchool studiesWorkOther
40. I believe social media has impacted youth mental health.*

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeither agree nor disagreeAgreeStrongly agree
41. The state of Asian American youth mental health is:*

A national crisisWorse than other AmericansNeither better nor worse than other AmericansBetter than other AmericansNot a concern at all
42. My hobbies include the following (please select all that apply):*

CookingDrawing/craftingGardeningHanging out with friendsPlaying a musical instrumentPlaying sportsPlaying video gamesReadingWatching TV or moviesWritingOther
43. My favorite school subject is/was:*

EnglishMathScience (e.g. chemistry, physics, biology)Social StudiesPEElective
44 a. What was/will be your major in college?*

Biological or Biomedical SciencesBusinessCommunications or JournalismComputer and Information SciencesEducationEngineeringEnglish Language and LiteratureGovernment and Political SciencePsychologySocial Sciences or HistoryVisual or Performing ArtsOther
44 b. If you answered "Other" above, please specify:
45 a. I would like to work in one of the following fields:*

Agriculture, Food, or Natural ResourcesArchitecture or ConstructionArts, Culture, and EntertainmentBusiness Management or AdministrationCommunicationsCommunity and Social ServicesEducation and TrainingFinanceGovernmentInformation TechnologyLaw or Public PolicyHeath and MedicineScience, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)Other
45 b. If you answered "Other" above, please specify:
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