Race and Friendship Survey What does your circle of friends look like? When the Death, Sex & Money podcast asked their listeners to share stories about when race became a flashpoint in a friendship, it prompted a lot of listeners to also reflect on who is—and isn’t—in their circle of friends. This survey about race and friendship is a way for you to review your own current friendship patterns. It’s based on surveys conducted by Dr. Deborah Plummer, author of the books “Racing Across the Lines” and “Some of My Friends Are…” and Vice Chancellor of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.After you complete this survey, click the link to see how other people around the country answered these questions, by using our interactive tool. Plus, we’ll send you a list of recommended reading about race and friendship, suggested by experts and listeners. Question Title * 1. The number of friendships that I have that cross racial lines. None 1-4 5-8 More than 8 Question Title * 2. For you, how important is it to have friends of different races? Very important Somewhat important Not important Question Title * 3. What prevents you from having more friends that are a race different from your own? (Check as many that apply) Priority: Not important to me Time: No time for more friends Fear: Concerned that our racial differences will be polarizing Politics: We share different political ideologies Faith: My faith community is not racially diverse Neighborhood: My neighborhood is not racially diverse Work: My workplace is not racially diverse Leisure: We don't like the same kind of leisure activities Don’t Know Other (please specify) For questions 4-8: If you do not have a friendship that crosses racial lines, please go to question 9. If you have friendships that cross racial lines, think about the friend you believe to be your closest of those friendships and answer the following: Question Title * 4. The friendship was formed from a Routine, repeated, predictable interaction (such as work, school or a neighbor) Chance meeting (such as in an exercise class, a restaurant, social gathering) Question Title * 5. My friend of another race shares the same (Please check all that apply) Educational level Socioeconomic level Hobbies Geographical location (i.e. lives in the same city, town or neighborhood) Social group of friends Political affiliation Place of employment Faith community Question Title * 6. On average, how often do you see/visit with your friend of a different race? Rarely (class reunions, funerals, anniversary celebrations, milestone birthday parties) Once or twice a year Once or twice a month Weekly Daily Question Title * 7. How long have you been friends? 0-3 years 4-5 years 6-10 years Over 10 years Question Title * 8. I have done the following activities with my friend of a different race (Please check all that apply): Socialized at my home (dinner, parties, birthday celebrations) Vacationed together Called in times of emotional distress at late night/early morning hour Borrowed money Witnessed or been present for a family argument Question Title * 9. Friendships across racial lines are essential for making progress to improve race relations. Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree Question Title * 10. Societal messages about race relations influence my choice to have friends that cross racial lines. True False Question Title * 11. America's history of race relations prevents people from crossing racial lines in friendship. True False Question Title * 12. I am uncomfortable in social settings where I am the only one present of my racial group. True False Question Title * 13. Your age group: 18-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56-65 66-75 Over 75 Question Title * 14. Your highest level of education: Did not complete high school High school diploma/GED Some College Bachelor's Degree Some graduate school Master's Degree Doctorate or professional degree (JD, MD) Question Title * 15. Your gender Male Female Non-binary/third gender Prefer to self-describe Prefer not to say Question Title * 16. Your annual household income: $200,000 or above $150,000-$199,00 $149,000-100,000 $99,000-75,000 $74,000-50,000 $49,000-25,000 $24,000-10,000 $9,000 or less Question Title * 17. Your race/ethnic origin Black/African American White/European American Asian or Pacific Islander/Asian American Hispanic/Latino/Latina Native American Bi- or Multi-racial/Multi-ethnic Question Title * 18. Your geographic region of residence: U.S. Southern (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina) U.S. East Coast (Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Washington DC) U.S. Northeast (Maine, New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire) U.S. Midwest (Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Iowa, and Minnesota) U.S. Northwest (Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming) S. Southwest (California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas U.S. Central (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma) Outside of the United States (Name) Responses to the next three questions are optional, and might be used publicly in an anonymous way. Question Title * 19. Describe an experience with a cross-racial friend that was stressful or upsetting to you: Question Title * 20. Describe an experience with a cross-racial friend that was inspiring or motivational: Question Title * 21. Describe an experience with a cross-racial friend that was humorous or funny: Enter your email address. We'll send you a followup email with our recommended reading list of books, articles and essays about race and friendship. (We will not spam you! However, we hope you'll sign up for our weekly newsletters below.) Question Title * 22. Email Address Question Title * 23. Would you like to sign up for the Death, Sex & Money newsletter? (By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from NYPR in accordance with its Terms of Use.) Yes No Question Title * 24. Would you like to sign up for the Code Switch newsletter? (By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive information and communications from NPR in accordance with its Privacy Policy.) Yes No Thank you for taking this survey. Want to see how other people have answered these questions? Check out our interactive tool, which lets you break down the responses demographically. Done