Data Disaggregation in Action: Filipino Americans Who Do Not Identify As Asian

Disaggregating Filipino Americans from the broader Asian category in surveys is vital for accurately identifying the community's unique needs. We recommend incorporating open-ended write-in prompts in surveys that ask respondents to first identify their broader race category (e.g. Asian). These prompts help identify and reclassify Filipino respondents who may have identified as PI. Such prompts are also important for other racial/ethnic communities who may be uncertain about how to categorize themselves. Ongoing, dynamic community-driven research is essential for understanding identities and effectively categorizing Filipino Americans and other communities.