Using the People of Color Racial Identity Attitude Scale among Asian American college students: an exploratory factor...

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Racial Identity Studies

Background:

• Racial identity development is crucial for understanding minority group experiences.
• The People of Color Racial Identity Attitude Scale (PRIAS) is a key instrument for assessing racial attitudes.
• Existing research has not fully explored the PRIAS's applicability to diverse Asian American populations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct an exploratory factor analysis of the PRIAS among Asian American college students.
• To assess the factorial structure's consistency with People of Color (POC) theory.
• To identify areas for improving the PRIAS's construct validity for Asian Americans.

Main Methods:

• Exploratory factor analysis was performed on PRIAS data.
• The sample comprised 225 Asian American college students.
• Statistical analysis examined the scale's underlying factor structure.

Main Results:

• The factorial structure of the PRIAS yielded mixed results.
• Consistency with the established POC theory was not fully supported.
• The current structure may not optimally represent Asian American racial identity attitudes.

Conclusions:

• The PRIAS may require further scale development and revision for Asian American populations.
• Enhancing construct validity is essential for accurate measurement.
• Future research should focus on refining the PRIAS for diverse ethnic groups.