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Discover how our sociological expertise has helped organizations across sectors make data-driven decisions that create meaningful change in their communities and operations.
Community Trust Survey for City Government
The Challenge
Metro City was experiencing declining citizen engagement and trust in local government services. City officials needed to understand the root causes and identify specific areas for improvement to rebuild community relationships.
Our Sociological Approach
- Designed survey using social capital and institutional trust theory
- Stratified random sampling across all city districts and demographics
- Mixed-methods approach: 1,200 surveys + 8 focus groups
The Outcome
Identified key trust gaps in communication and service delivery. City implemented new community engagement programs, resulting in 35% increase in citizen satisfaction within 18 months.
Workplace Diversity Study for Fortune 500 Corporation
The Challenge
TechGlobal Corp needed to assess the effectiveness of their diversity and inclusion initiatives and understand barriers to advancement for underrepresented groups within their organization.
Our Sociological Approach
- Applied intersectionality theory and organizational sociology frameworks
- Anonymous employee survey with validated inclusion scales
- Confidential interviews with employees across all levels and departments
The Outcome
Revealed systemic barriers in promotion processes and mentorship access. Company restructured advancement programs, leading to 42% improvement in inclusion scores and increased retention.
Stakeholder Engagement Study for Regional Nonprofit
The Challenge
Community Health Alliance needed to understand why donor engagement was declining and how to better align their programs with community needs to increase both funding and program effectiveness.
Our Sociological Approach
- Stakeholder mapping using network analysis and social exchange theory
- Multi-stakeholder surveys: donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, partners
- Community asset mapping and needs assessment
The Outcome
Identified misalignment between donor expectations and community priorities. Nonprofit refocused programs and communication strategy, resulting in 28% increase in donor retention and expanded community partnerships.
Social Media Impact Study for University Research Center
The Challenge
State University's Digital Society Research Center needed comprehensive data on how social media usage affects community engagement and civic participation among different demographic groups.
Our Sociological Approach
- Longitudinal design with social capital and digital divide theoretical frameworks
- Multi-wave survey across 6 months with representative regional sample
- Advanced statistical modeling including multilevel analysis
The Outcome
Generated robust dataset enabling 3 peer-reviewed publications and informing university policy on digital engagement. Findings influenced regional digital inclusion initiatives and grant funding.
Our Research Impact
Measurable outcomes from our sociological research projects
What Our Clients Say
Feedback from organizations we've helped transform through research
"NuSurvey's sociological expertise was exactly what we needed. Their community trust survey didn't just give us numbers – it gave us a roadmap for rebuilding relationships with our citizens. The theoretical framework they applied helped us understand the 'why' behind the data."
"The depth of analysis in our workplace diversity study exceeded all expectations. NuSurvey didn't just identify problems – they provided actionable solutions grounded in solid sociological theory. Our inclusion scores have improved dramatically."
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