PRESS RELEASE
MASHDOTS COLLEGE
616 N. Glendale Avenue
Glendale, CA 91206
Contact: Sofi Kambourian Boyle
Tel: 818-548-9345
Fax: 818-548-9342
E-mail: mashdots@aol.com

A NEW RESEARCH STUDY CONDUCTED BY DR. GARBIS DER YEGHIAYAN

A demographically representative 200-page opinion survey of Armenian
Americans was recently released on CD by Mashdots College in Glendale,
California. The study, conducted by Dr. Garbis Der Yeghiayan,
president of the college, reveals an array of attitudes, beliefs,
values, views, perceptions and experiences about a broad range of
subjects. Among the topics covered in the survey are: Armenian
identity; family structure and interests; moral, ethical and spiritual
issues; social concerns; Armenia-related issues; volunteerism;
interest and involvement in the life of the community; inter-ethnic
issues; political participation; community support and contributions;
the role of the media; economic and fiscal status and priorities;
attitudes towards education and religion; assimilation challenges; the
affects of September 11; individual and community concerns and
priorities.

In order to adequately capture the research needs of the study, a
unique questionnaire was devised based on the writer’s vast experience
within the Armenian and non-Armenian communities, combined with
invaluable input from three research scientists and numerous community
leaders and members. The questionnaire was mailed to 8,624 Armenian
Americans residing in 22 states from California to New York. The names
were randomly selected from a demographically representative mailing
list of 75,000 addresses compiled from numerous sources. Responses
totaled 3,014 or 35%. The study was conducted between May and
December, 2004. The completed questionnaires from across the country
were scored, coded, tabulated and statistically analyzed. The study is
presented in color graphs. The margin of error for the sample as a
whole is plus or minus 3 percentage points.

The study is a serious attempt to define the status, role and
prospects of the Armenian American community. It is the writer’s
earnest hope that it may stimulate further interest and action among
the religious, educational, political, professional and civic leaders
who serve our community.

Please contact Mashdots College at (818) 548-9345 (telephone) or
mashdots@aol.com (e-mail) to request a copy of the CD free of charge.
Donations to Mashdots College are always welcome and appreciated.