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The initial development and validation of the Racial Socialization Competency Scale: Quality and quantity
Riana Elyse Anderson1, Shawn C T Jones2, Howard C Stevenson3
1School of Public Health, University of Michigan.
Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology
|December 31, 2019
Summary
The Racial Socialization Competency Scale (RaSCS) demonstrates reliability and validity for assessing racial socialization in Black and African American families. The scale identifies key dimensions like stress, skills, and confidence, aiding intervention development.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Family Studies
Background:
- Racial socialization is crucial for the well-being of Black and African American children.
- Existing measures may not fully capture the complexities of racial socialization competencies within families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Racial Socialization Competency Scale (RaSCS).
- To operationalize constructs from the Racial Encounter Coping Appraisal and Socialization Theory (RECAST).
Main Methods:
- Factor analysis was employed on responses from 361 Black and African American parents/caretakers in the U.S.
- The RaSCS was assessed for its factor structure and construct validity.
Main Results:
- A 27-item scale with three dimensions (stress, skills, confidence) was validated.
- The stress dimension comprised two subscales: 'Call to Action' and 'General' stressors.
- Scale dimensions correlated with hypothesized constructs like stress, socialization frequency, and self-efficacy.
Conclusions:
- The RaSCS is a reliable and valid measure for assessing racial socialization competencies.
- Findings support the use of RaSCS in research and interventions targeting racial socialization in families.
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