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The modified Multidimensional Acculturative Stress inventory (MASI) is a valid and reliable tool for assessing acculturative stress in Asian Americans. This 35-item measure effectively captures the multifaceted nature of acculturative stress in this population.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Acculturative stress impacts Asian Americans' mental health.
  • Existing measures may not fully capture the nuances of acculturative stress for this demographic.
  • The Multidimensional Acculturative Stress inventory (MASI) was adapted for Asian American populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To psychometrically test a modified 35-item version of the MASI for Asian Americans.
  • To evaluate the validity and reliability of the adapted MASI.
  • To assess acculturative stress as a multifaceted construct.

Main Methods:

  • Instrument validation design with a cross-sectional survey.
  • Confirmatory factor analysis and internal consistency reliability assessment.
  • Recruitment via social media with 337 diverse Asian American participants.

Main Results:

  • The modified 35-item MASI demonstrated a good fit to the data.
  • Item loadings were statistically significant, ranging from .29 to .80.
  • Internal consistency was acceptable, with Cronbach's alpha (.74–.79) and omega coefficients (.80–.84).

Conclusions:

  • The modified 35-item MASI is a suitable instrument for measuring acculturative stress in Asian Americans.
  • The study confirms the multifaceted nature of acculturative stress.
  • Findings support the use of this adapted MASI in research and clinical settings.