Attitudes Towards Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders: STAATUS Index (2023 Report)
The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) promotes safety, fosters belonging, and advances prosperity for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders everywhere. Founded in response to the rise in anti-Asian hate and violence, TAAF is reversing the longstanding under-investment in our community and addressing the root causes of hate and discrimination.
The Social Tracking of Asian Americans in the U.S. (STAATUS Index) is a leading, annual survey of attitudes towards and stereotypes of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). The “Data Playground” feature of the site allows filtering by age, gender, and race.
Select key findings from the full 2023 report which surveyed 4,909 Americans across the country to uncover the most pressing issues AANHPIs are facing today include:
- Asian Americans were among the least likely racial groups to feel that they belonged and were accepted in the United States.
- More than half of Asian Americans feel unsafe in at least one type of public space.
- Many Americans are unable to name a famous Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander
- Respondents felt that more interaction with and more education about AAPIs would go a long way towards supporting the community.