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Measurement issues across different cultures.

JuHee Lee1, Duk Yoo Jung

  • 1Yonsei University College of Nursing, Seoul, Korea.

Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi
|January 12, 2007
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Conducting cross-cultural research requires careful attention to measurement equivalence and bias. This paper outlines strategies for instrument administration to ensure valid cross-cultural comparisons.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Cross-cultural studies

Background:

  • Cross-cultural research presents unique challenges in measurement and data interpretation.
  • Understanding theoretical underpinnings is crucial for valid cross-cultural research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the theoretical background for conducting research across diverse cultures.
  • To address critical measurement issues in cross-cultural instrument administration.
  • To provide practical strategies for mitigating measurement challenges in international studies.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was performed.
  • Theoretical frameworks for cross-cultural research were established.
  • Examples of instrument administration in cross-cultural contexts were analyzed.

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Main Results:

  • Establishing measurement equivalence (construct, measurement unit, full score comparability) is vital.
  • Sources of bias in construct, method, and item require careful consideration.
  • Specific issues in instrument administration for cross-cultural studies were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Researchers must acknowledge cultural and linguistic variations impacting concepts and norms.
  • The conceptual and philosophical appropriateness of assessment tools across cultures needs critical evaluation.
  • Strategies like adjusting response formats can help reduce bias in cross-cultural measurements.