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An Acculturation Scale for Mexican-American Children
1a New Mexico State University , Las Cruces , USA.
The Journal of General Psychology
|February 3, 2017
Summary
This study introduces a new 10-item acculturation scale for Mexican-American children, validated by teachers and counselors. The scale reliably measures key factors like language and ethnic identification.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Child Development
Background:
- Acculturation is a critical process for minority children.
- Existing measures may not fully capture the nuances of acculturation in Mexican-American youth.
- Understanding acculturation is vital for educational and psychological support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a new, reliable, and valid acculturation scale for Mexican-American children.
- To provide an instrument for educators and clinicians to assess acculturation levels.
- To identify key variables contributing to acculturation in this population.
Main Methods:
- Development of a 10-item Likert-type scale.
- Administration by individuals familiar with the child (e.g., teachers, counselors).
- Statistical analysis including reliability, validity, and factor analysis.
Main Results:
- The scale demonstrated strong reliability and validity.
- Factor analysis supported the inclusion of peer associations, ethnic identification, and language variables.
- Results align with the hypothesis that these factors are integral to measuring acculturation.
Conclusions:
- The developed scale is a psychometrically sound instrument for assessing acculturation in Mexican-American children.
- The scale effectively measures important dimensions of acculturation, including language and ethnic identity.
- This tool can aid in understanding and supporting the acculturation process for Mexican-American youth.
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