A 10 question survey was developed. The women respondents were located by posting the survey link as an Event on Facebook and the link was also sent out via e-mail. The survey link was also given to women at The People of Color Conference in Washington, D.C. There were two categories of women who filled out the survey. One group was affiliated with the University of Miami (either as a student or alumni) and the second group was not affiliated with the University of Miami. There were 70 individuals that responded in the University of Miami affiliated group and 22 that responded from the non-affiliated group. Survey Monkey was used to collect the data and analyze the results. The questions and the results are below.
As a highlight, Number 8 provides the answer to our key question, which is, Is there a natural hair revolution going on? Based on the results of this survey, the answer is a resounding YES! Of the 70 respondents from the UM Affiliated Group, 80.71 percent strongly agreed and agreed and of the 22 Non-University of Miami Affiliates, 80.96 strongly agreed and agreed that indeed "There is currently a natural hair revolution taking place amongst Black women. If you participated in this survey, Thank you as the results definitely support the fact that for all of the women who took this survey, Natural Is Cool Enough and of course, that is N.I.C.E.!
70 University of Miami Affiliated Respondents:
Are you currently enrolled as a student:
As a highlight, Number 8 provides the answer to our key question, which is, Is there a natural hair revolution going on? Based on the results of this survey, the answer is a resounding YES! Of the 70 respondents from the UM Affiliated Group, 80.71 percent strongly agreed and agreed and of the 22 Non-University of Miami Affiliates, 80.96 strongly agreed and agreed that indeed "There is currently a natural hair revolution taking place amongst Black women. If you participated in this survey, Thank you as the results definitely support the fact that for all of the women who took this survey, Natural Is Cool Enough and of course, that is N.I.C.E.!
70 University of Miami Affiliated Respondents:
Are you currently enrolled as a student:
Yes, full time in graduate school 5.71%
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Yes, part time in graduate school 1.43%
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Yes, full time at a four year undergraduate college/university 87.14%
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Yes, part time at a four year undergraduate college/university 0%
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No, I am not currently enrolled as a student 5.72%
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22 Individuals Not Affiliated with the University of Miami Respondents
Are you currently enrolled as a student.
Yes, full time in graduate school 33.33%
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Yes, part time in graduate school 0%
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Yes, full time at a four year undergraduate college/university 0%
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Yes, part time at a four year undergraduate college/university 0%
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No, I am not currently enrolled as a student 66.67%
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70 U of M Affiliated Respondents 22 Non-Affiliated Uof M Respondents
2. I wear my hair naturally as a fashion statement:
Strongly Disgree: 20.29% 22.73%
Disagree: 34.78% 31.82%
Agree: 34.78% 36.36%
Strongly Agree: 10.14% 9.09 %
3. Managing my hair in its natural state is easy.
Strongly Disagree: 18.57% 0%
Disagree: 40% 18.18%
Agree: 40% 54.55%
Strongly Agree: 1.43% 27.27%
4. I wear my hair naturally because it is affordable.
Strongly Disagree: 11.43% 13.64%
Disagree: 31.43% 22.73%
Strongly Agree: 40% 40.91%
Agree: 17. 14% 22.73%
5. I wear my hair naturally as an affirmation of my heritage as a black woman.
Strongly Disagree: 2.86% 9.09%
Disagree: 35.71% 4.55%
Strongly Agree: 32.86% 59.09%
Agree: 28.57% 27.27%
6. Black women who wear their hair naturally are more empowered than those who do not.
Strongly Disagree: 31.43% 13.64%
Disagree: 44.29% 63.64%
Agree: 20% 13.64%
Strongly Agree: 4.29% 9.09%
7. I wear my hair naturally because it is healthy to do so.
Strongly Disagree: 0% 4.55%
Disagree: 4.41% 0%
Agree: 41.18% 22.73%
Strongly Agree: 54.41% 72.73%
8. There is currently a natural hair revolution taking place amongst Black women.
Strongly Disagree: 0% 0%
Disagree: 4.29% 19.05%
Agree: 45.71% 66.67%
Strongly Agree: 35% 14.29%
9. I do not consider braided or twisted extensions a natural hairstyle.
Strongly Disagree: 32.86% 13.64%
Disagree: 38.57% 54.55%
Agree: 22.86% 18.18%
Strongly Agree: 5.71% 13.64%
10. Natural Hairstyles are suited for the professional environment.
Strongly Disagree: 0% 0%
Disagree: 5.71% 0%
Agree: 37.14% 27.27%
Strongly Agree: 57.14% 72.73%
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