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An acculturation scale for Southeast Asians

J Anderson1, M Moeschberger, M S Chen

  • 1Department of Preventive Medicine, Ohio State University.

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology
|July 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

This study developed a new acculturation scale for Southeast Asian immigrants, identifying language proficiency and cultural preferences as key factors. The scale demonstrated reliability and validity across Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese groups.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Immigration Studies

Background:

  • Acculturation is a critical process for immigrants adapting to new societies.
  • Existing acculturation measures may not fully capture the nuances for diverse Southeast Asian populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a new acculturation scale tailored for Southeast Asian immigrants.
  • To identify distinct dimensions of acculturation within this population.

Main Methods:

  • Factor analysis of responses from Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese samples on 13 items.
  • Reliability (Cronbach's alpha) and construct validity analyses were performed.
  • Multivariate analyses examined gender differences in acculturation dimensions.

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Main Results:

  • Two subscales emerged: language proficiency (native vs. English) and language, social, and food (LSF) preferences.
  • The scale showed good inter-item reliability (Cronbach's alpha ≥ 0.76) and construct validity.
  • Gender differences in acculturation varied by ethnic group and subscale, with some significant findings for language proficiency and LSF preferences.

Conclusions:

  • The developed scale offers a reliable and valid measure of acculturation for Southeast Asian immigrants.
  • Acculturation dimensions and gender dynamics differ across Southeast Asian ethnic groups.
  • Further research can utilize this scale to explore acculturation's impact on immigrant well-being.