These are the active surveys being conducted by faculty and Doctorate of Social Work candidates at the Tulane University of Social Work. Should you feel you meet the qualifications of a study, please click the survey's link and proceed through the questions. Your responses are appreciated and will be kept confidential.
Racial Trauma, COVID-19, & Social Workers
DSW candidates are engaging in a study to understand the following:
- Are the levels of anxiety and depression higher among social workers of color during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
- Does racial historical trauma impact the levels of anxiety and depression?
They hope to create awareness of the impact that racial trauma has on social workers and provide future directions for research studies.
The study is open to individuals who are at least 18 years old, live in the United States, have a bachelors, masters, or doctorate in social work, and must be currently working as a social worker. If you choose to participate, there will be a raffle drawing for all participants who complete and submit the survey in entirety. Participants will be eligible to win gift cards. If you fit these requirements and are interested in participating, sign up for the study.
For questions or concerns, email Judy Fernandez, LMSW, at jfernandez@tulane.edu, Valerie Alvarez, LMSW, at valvarez1@tulane.edu, or Faculty Advisor Dr. Shahnaz Savani at ssavani@tulane.edu.
Asian Americans’ Experience of COVID-19: Well-being, Resilience and Coping
Dr. Xiaochuan Wang from University of Central Florida and Dr. Irang Kim from Tulane University are conducting a research study on the impact of COVID-19 on Asian Americans’ well-being, and factors lead to resilience and coping to the changes.
The study is open to individuals who self-identify as Asian Americans or of Asian descent in the United States and are over the age of 18. If you choose to participate in the study, you will be asked to complete an online survey. The survey is completely anonymous and will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Please direct questions to Dr. Irang Kim.
Predictors of COVID-19 Resilience
This online research study investigates the factors that result in disaster preparedness and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. We invite individuals throughout the United States and over the age of 18 to participate in this anonymous survey. This survey asks questions on the participants' previous disaster experience, how they handle stress and change, their current living situation during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some background information. No penalty exists for withdrawal nor will participants receive any direct benefits. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes. No identifying information will be requested, and individual responses will be kept confidential. The information will assist with essential disaster research on preparedness planning for future events.
Please direct questions to Dr. Reggie Ferreira.
COVID-19 Behavioral Health Survey
This online survey conducts a needs assessment to better understand behavioral health and the challenges people face during this pandemic. We invite individuals throughout the United States and over the age of 18 to participate in an anonymous survey regarding behavioral health. The survey asks questions concerning well-being and substance use, and participants can skip any questions that they do not want to answer. No penalty exists for withdrawal nor will participants receive any direct benefits. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes. No identifying information will be requested, and individual responses will be kept confidential. Results of the study will be used to improve services and well-being following COVID-19.
Please direct questions to Dr. Tonya Hansel.
To examine the behavioral health challenges that musicians face, Tulane University School of Social Work and Send Me a Friend are partnering on a nationwide survey. Click here to read more about the official announcement.
The survey is for professional/touring musicians and is anonymous.
Anyone needing free and confidential support can contact one of the following numbers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- National Helpline for substance abuse and mental health treatment referral: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
To reach Send Me a Friend, call or text (504) 214-9554 or email info@sendmeafriend.org to activate its network of sober “Friends” who are standing by to help serve as a safe buffer at your gig.
