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Measuring Acculturation: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go
Leopoldo J. Cabassa
Washington University
Acculturation measures intend to capture the psychological, behavioral, and attitudinal changes that occur when individuals and groups from different cultures come into continuous contact with each other. This article examines the most prominent theoretical models and assumptions that drive acculturation measures. Examples of Hispanic acculturation measures are used to illustrate how these theoretical foundations are applied in empirical measures. Particular emphasis is given to discussing the strengths and limitations of two bidimensional measures, the Bidimensional Acculturation Scale for Hispanics (BAS) and the Acculturation Rating Scale for Mexican Americans-Revised (ARSMA-II). Recommendations for improving these measures are presented. Moving beyond proxy measures, improving the operationalization of acculturation indicators, and incorporating theoretical models, as well as contextual variables, are the key recommendations presented for improving measures of acculturation.
Key Words: acculturation • acculturation theory • acculturation measures
Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 25, No. 2,
127-146 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/0739986303025002001
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