MCCV second generation Maltese survey report published

 NEWS   Over the past few weeks MCCV President Professor Maurice Cauchi has been conducting a survey among second generation Maltese in Australia. More than 200 persons of Maltese background participated in the survey. The report of the survey results was published today.
The MCCV has long felt the need for a survey of the second-generation Maltese in Australia to get a better picture of their differences from their ascendants. Very little was known about the second-generation, their beliefs and characteristics and their connection with Maltese language and culture. In effect, they have, for a long time, been a hidden entity, not distinguishable in any way from the general Australian public. The only statistics which have been readily available relate to the Australian census statistics which gives information about those with a Maltese ethnic background.
It was, therefore, deemed appropriate to conduct a survey to study this group of persons through a questionnaire, which covered considerable ground, including personal data, family, education, links with Malta, relationships with other ethnic groups, and so on. Participants were also given an opportunity to express their views through their comments, some of which have been included in this Report.
It is hoped that this Report will fill an empty niche, and provide interested persons with empirical data which, to our knowledge, cannot be found elsewhere.
Click here to download a copy of the report.