Welcome to the 2021 Guåhan Survey. 

The 2021 Guåhan Survey is interested in understanding Chamorro* identity and community concerns. 

Between July 15-August 15, 2021, we received 1,013 responses from Chamorros in Guåhan.  Si Yu’os ma’åse’ for your time and interest in the 2021 Guåhan Survey.

The survey is now closed, but we always welcome feedback to incorporate our results into community organizing and advocacy efforts, and to incorporate community insights into future projects.
*Acknowledgment of using the term "Chamorro" (rather than "CHamoru")
We recognize that for some, the term "Chamorro"––derived from the Spanish––is inaccurate, controversial, and racist. We also recognize that in CHamoru orthography, there is no letter "c" or double "r." We only use this term because it is typically used in standard demographic surveys. We encourage the community to take the survey and express your thoughts on this term, and apologize for any harm from its usage. Si Yu'os ma'åse' for contributing to the study.

Data and Study Disclaimer (Posted August 2022). 

The 2021 Guåhan Survey does not represent an act of CHamoru self-determination. The survey represents a snapshot of those who self-selected into the study during the time period July 2021-August 2021. Any findings from this study do not generalize to the preferences of the CHamoru people or how they envision CHamoru self-determination.
**The survey will close on August 15, 2021.
The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. Your responses will be anonymous.

Why Participate in this Study?

Who are we?

Principal Investigators

Dr. Ngoc Phan and Kevin Lujan Lee are the co-principal investigators on this project. Dr. Phan is an Assistant Professor of Political Science in the department of History and International Studies at Hawai‘i Pacific University. Kevin Lujan Lee ([email protected]) is a PhD candidate in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 

Research Team 

Our research team is small (8 people) and consists of scholars, activists, and undergraduate researchers. Our goal is to listen and learn and help amplify Chamorro voices through surveys and data. Read more about our team on the About Us page.

Want to collaborate?

Our goal is to build a research team across various academic institutions in Guåhan. We are especially interested in working with Chamorro faculty, undergraduates, and graduate students interested in Chamorro identity and community concerns. If you are interested, our research team welcomes the opportunity to speak to your classes, civic groups, and organizations. 

​Please contact Dr. Phan or Kevin Lujan Lee for collaboration opportunities. ​