The National Ethnic Politics Study (NEPS): Ethnic Pluralism & Politics in the 21 st Century

1. The National Ethnic Politics Study (NEPS): Ethnic Pluralism & Politics in the 21st Century May 12, 2005 Vincent L. Hutchings, Cara J. Wong, Ron E. Brown, James S. Jackson, Nakesha Faison

2. Funding Sources: National Science Foundation, University of Michigan, Carnegie Corporation. Field Period: August 2004 to February 2005. Expands on the 1984-1996 National Black Election Studies, 2000-01 National Asian American Politics Study, 1989-90 Latino National Political Survey, and the National Election Studies. Survey Organization: DataStat Inc., survey research organization. Study Information

3. 3,339 telephone interviews throughout U.S with respondents 18 & older. 756 Black Americans 919 Non-Hispanic Whites 404 Caribbean Blacks 757 Hispanics 503 Asian Americans English and Spanish speaking persons. Sample Design

4. “Which do you feel best describes your racial background?” 1. BLACK or AFRICAN AMERICAN 2. WHITE 3. AMERICAN INDIAN or ALASKAN NATIVE 4. ASIAN 5. PACIFIC ISLANDER 6. HISPANIC or LATINO If R gives multiple responses or says “Other/Mixed/Bi-Racial” Iwer asks: “Which one best describes your race?” Race Question

5. R says “Yes” to question “Do you consider yourself of Caribbean or West Indian descent?” R says “No” to above question, but says “Yes” to the following question: “Are you or any of your ancestors from any of the following countries: Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Guyana, Haiti or Panama?” Respondents from these 6 countries are most likely to say “No” to the first Caribbean eligibility question Eligibility for Caribbean Sample

6. If R says “Hispanic & Black” to race question & “Yes” to Caribbean question = Caribbean. If R says “Hispanic” (only) to race question & “Yes” to Caribbean question = Hispanic. If R says “Hispanic & non-Black race” to race question & “Yes” to Caribbean question = Hispanic. Eligibility for Hispanic Sample

7. Asian Ethnic Groups Chinese 279 56% Korean 66 13% Japanese 43 9% Vietnamese 34 7% 4 Countries Represent 85% of Asian sample (unweighted) Ethnicities Most Represented Hispanic Ethnic Groups • Mexican 468 57% • Puerto Rican 75 9% • Cuban 55 7% • Dominican 44 5% 4 Countries Represent 78% of Hispanic sample (unweighted)

8. Demographics. Political Knowledge, Candidate Preferences & Political Behavior. Racial Attitudes, Policy Preferences, Partisan Preferences & Ideology. Racial, Ethnic, & National Identity and Patriotism. Religious Views & Practices. Subjective Financial Assessment. Subjects Covered in Survey

9. Gather comparative data about political attitudes, beliefs, aspirations, and behaviors in order to advance the study & knowledge of race and ethnic involvement in politics. Examine how identity, consciousness, ideological beliefs, socio-demographic, social and economic status factors influence the political lives of people that differ in ethnic and racial background, immigration and citizenship status, and geographical dispersion. General Research Objectives

10. NPS Conceptual Model Values Racial Attitudes/ Inter-Group Interactions Group Consciousness Sense of Collective Obligations Acculturation/ ‘Cultural Integration’ Policy Preferences Ethnic Identity Political Attitudes & Activities Religious Public Involvement Candidate Preferences

11. Examine the following concepts across the 5 study groups: Group identity & consciousness. Organizational attachments. Party identification & political ideology. Policy preferences. Candidate preferences & evaluations. Out-group stereotypes & attitudes. Attitudes concerning civil rights & civil liberties. Levels of political participation. Attitudes about party responsiveness to groups. NPS Study Goals

12. Explore relationships between concepts: Assess the extent to which the study groups view out-groups as potential competitors or allies in achieving their political objectives NPS Study Goals Engagement In Political Action Group Consciousness Candidate Preferences & Evaluation Informal & Formal Group Affiliation

13. Sample Socio-Demographics* * Preliminary, Unweighted Results

14. In-depth data on important Black American, Caribbean Black, Hispanic, Asian American, and Non-Hispanic White populations at the beginning of the new century. Data that go beyond demographic and economic descriptions. Important social, behavioral and attitudinal data for new scientific discoveries and public policy relevant decision-making. Samples large enough to investigate within group differences and similarities (including contextual influences). Tremendous resource for new investigators interested in ethnic and racial diversity in political attitudes and behaviors. Outcomes of the NPS

15. How do racial/ethnic groups differ on various measures? How do results from the NEPS compare to the NES? How do results from the NEPS compare to the NBES? How do results from NEPS compare with the 2000-2001 Pilot National Asian American Political Study (PNAAPS)? Preliminary Results & Comparisons

16. Party ID Among Blacks: Comparing NEPS & NES

17. Party ID Among Whites: Comparing NEPS & NES

18. Party Identification by Race

19. Presidential Approval Ratings

20. Perceptions of Linked Fate Among Blacks (1984-2005)

21. Perceptions of Linked Fate Among Asian Americans

22. Perceptions of Linked Fate

23. Is Being American More Important Than Your Race?

24. “America Hasn’t Dealt Fairly With My Group”