3. Method This section describes the method used to gather and analyse information for this research. It also highlights the strengths and limitations of the research approach. 3.1. Literature scan A scan of evidence relevant to migrant experiences of racism were accessed from the Human Rights Commission and publications from Scopus, Google Scholar, JSTOR were searched using the following search terms and variations: • Racism and discrimination in New Zealand • Migrant experiences in New Zealand • Attitudes towards immigration/migrants • Racism scales/questionnaires • Racism causes/drivers/factors/motivators • Racism frameworks • Critical race theory • Racial microaggressions • Anti-racism/anti-racism campaigns • Racism responses. A full list of titles and/or abstracts was obtained from the search. Full text publications were accessed electronically. 3.2. Media analysis The purpose of this media analysis was to further explore some of the drivers (attitudes, thoughts and behaviours) and understandings of racism amongst the wider public to inform the research and analysis approach. We reviewed public responses on Facebook to three significant events in Aotearoa New Zealand relating to migrants and racism. To achieve this, we selected three articles and analysed 1,073 Facebook comments made in response to them. Articles were selected in discussion with the Human Rights Commission and aimed to highlight recent events with significant impact (i.e., the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings) and/or elicited extensive public responses and discussions. Selected articles included: www.malatest-intl.com Drivers of racism – March 2021 35