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Research & Initiatives

  • We are investigating the state of civic engagement and social participation in the community among racial and ethnic minorities living in Virginia, Maryland, and the D.C. area.

  • We are working on a virtual reality training in dementia care for nursing home direct care workers. See our press release.

  • Dr. Chen has written an advocacy brief for GSA Advocacy Day on the Hill. Find it here.

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This study aims to explore the experiences and perspectives of racial and ethnic older adults regarding their sense of belonging in the community civic and social engagement, and their health and personal well-being.

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An in-person or online survey must be filled out (see "Survey" page). The survey is offered in English, Vietnames, Spanish, Korean, and Japanese. The duration of the survey is approximately 30-40 minutes. We may also invite you to participate in a focus group or individual interviews. Each will take approximately 1 to 2 hours. Participation in either focus groups or interviews may lead to your participation for as long as 2 years. 

 

​​Participant Eligibility

  • 50 years or older

  • Living in the DMV (Virginia, Maryland, or DC area)

  • You can read, write, or speak English, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, or Spanish

  • You live in a community-based setting (i.e., not institutions such as hospitals, or nursing homes)

 

Please contact us if you are interested in participating or learning about our recent findings!

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