The Cross-Cultural and Multilingual Research Affinity Group was the first affinity group formally recognized by the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR). We are guided by our mission to improve methods, measurement, and research & publication opportunities. Our vision is to elevate cross-cultural and multilingual research in public opinion and survey research.
Cross-cultural research explores the factors that shape our shared and unique experiences and is therefore relevant to us all. As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary in 2026, we invite you to engage, publish, and influence with us!
How to get started:
- Amplify one of our 10-year anniversary special events. See a recap from the AAPOR 81st Annual Conference.
- Check out this 2025 feature story on how we have been supporting open science and facilitating collaborations among early-career and leading researchers.
- Browse our web page and contact us.
The Cross-Cultural and Multilingual Research Affinity Group is co-chaired by Mandy Sha, Patti Goerman, and Alisú Schoua-Glusberg.
Our motto: We can do it! We can do MORE. We can do MORE TOGETHER!
“We connect and elevate researchers, practitioners, and leaders to go further, bolder, and together. ALL ARE WELCOME!”
— Mandy Sha, Patti Goerman & Alisú Schoua-Glusberg, Co-Chairs
