Why Do Members Value the AAS?

Unsure of joining the AAS? Here are the opinions of members from the recent AAS Membership survey.

• The majority of respondents (93.2%) are either Very Satisfied or Satisfied with their AAS membership.

• Respondents listed the following solidary or purposive factors as being “Very important” or “Somewhat important” in having an AAS membership:

  To keep abreast of research and methodology in my field (91%)
  To establish or maintain professional relationships (90.3%)
  To have cross-disciplinary discourse (83.3%)
  To express my professional responsibility and identity (80.3%)

• Respondents rated the following tangible benefits as being “Very important” or “Somewhat important”:

  Asian Studies Newsletter (78%)
  Journal of Asian Studies’ Articles, Book Reviews, Online Version, and Downloads (75%)
  The Member Only section of the AAS website (70%)

• Respondents rated the following Annual Meeting aspects as being “Very important” or “Somewhat important”:

  Formal Program (87%)
  Social functions and networking (80%)
  Small group meetings (74%)
  Exhibits (67%)

• While 76% of respondents reside in the United States, and 24% overseas, the opinions of both United States and overseas residents were practically identical.

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