Understanding the Contributions and Challenges among Fairfax County Residents

In partnership with Fairfax County, the Institute for Immigration Research (IIR) is implementing a mixed methods research project that aims to examine not only Fairfax County residents' positive economic contributions, skill sets, educational background, and community and civic engagement, but also the challenges that residents, particularly immigrants, face in the community.

This project involves conducting a web-based survey, community conversations (focus groups), and semi-structured interviews with residents in Fairfax County.

Are you interested in participating in this exciting study?

To be eligible for the study, you must be 18 years of age or older and live in Fairfax County. 

To complete the web-based survey or to sign-up for the community conversation or interview, click on the below links.  

• Qualtrics Web-Based Survey: 15-20 minutes to complete and can be completed on your phone, tablet, or computer.
• Community Conversation (Focus Group): 60 to 120 minutes to complete and can be completed in-person or on your phone or computer over Zoom or Microsoft Teams
• Individual Semi-Structured Interview with Residents: 45 minutes to complete, can be completed in-person, over the phone, or on your phone or computer over Zoom or Microsoft Teams. 

If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact Dr. Marissa Kiss at mkiss@gmu.edu.