| EW |
Economic Wellbeing |
References to income, employment, financial stress, debt, remittances, or cost of living burden |
Most of my paycheck goes to rent and sending money home |
| MH |
Mental Health |
Stress, anxiety, depression, access to mental health care, or emotional wellbeing |
I've been struggling but can't afford a therapist |
| HO |
Housing |
Housing stability, homeownership, rent burden, household composition, or housing access |
We have six people in a two-bedroom apartment |
| ID |
Identity & Community |
Filipinx/Filipino-American identity, generational status, language, cultural connection, or community belonging |
I grew up here but still feel like I have to prove I belong |
| CI |
Civic & Political Engagement |
Voter registration, voting behavior, political affiliation, or civic participation |
I voted for the first time in 2020 and it felt important |
| SA |
Safety & Discrimination |
Hate incidents, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, or experiences of discrimination |
Someone yelled at me to go back to my country at the grocery store |
| ED |
Education |
Educational attainment, student debt, school enrollment, or access to education |
My parents sacrificed everything so I could finish my degree |
| IM |
Immigration & Transnational Ties |
Citizenship status, visa, DACA, country of birth, family in the Philippines, or remittances |
I send money home every month even when I can barely cover my bills |
| FN |
Food & Nutrition |
Food security, food access, grocery habits, or participation in food assistance programs |
There's no Filipino grocery near us so we drive 45 minutes |
| OT |
Other |
Relevant but doesn't fit above categories |
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| UN |
Uncategorizable |
Too vague or off-topic to code |
No comment |