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    The Development of the Universal Ethnic Identity Scale (UEIS) for use in an Australian context

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    Authors
    Rooney, Rosanna
    Nesdale, D.
    Kane, Robert
    Hattie, J.
    Goonewardene, R.
    Date
    2012
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Rooney, R. and Nesdale, D. and Kane, R. and Hattie, J. and Goonewardene, R. 2012. The Development of the Universal Ethnic Identity Scale (UEIS) for use in an Australian context. Australian Psychologist. 47 (4): pp. 238-248.
    Source Title
    Australian Psychologist
    DOI
    10.1111/j.1742-9544.2011.00040.x
    ISSN
    0005-0067
    School
    School of Psychology and Speech Pathology
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/29093
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    The aim of the present research was to develop a measure that assessed the level of ethnic identification of adults from diverse ethnic backgrounds, as well as individuals' level of ethnic identification with a host culture following migration. In the first study, an ethnically diverse sample of 275 people (138 males and 137 females) responded to a range of new items, as well as items drawn from related scales. Factor analysis revealed three dimensions of ethnic identity that were labelled, “Pride in Ethnic Background and Language,”“Liking for Traditional and Social Activities of my Ethnic Group,” and “Sense of Belonging to This (host) Country.” This factor structure was evaluated in a second study with 1,007 (552 males, 455 females) adults from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. A two-factor structure provided the most parsimonious fit to the data but further investigation of the factor structure within ethnically diverse samples was recommended. The results are discussed in relation to theories of social identity as well as research on ethnic identification and adaptation.

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