Summary Background. The aim of the study was to develop a scale (Ad-Scale) which could be used to measure the way in which host members perceive immigrants’ psychological and sociocultural adjustment. Methods. The study was articulated in three steps. Three groups of participants took part in the study (step 1 N=77, step 2 N=256, step 3 N=236). A pool of 22 items reflecting intercultural adaptation was created. Exploratory and confirmative factor analyses were carried out in order to evaluate the factor structure of the Ad-scale. Results. A two-factor model emerged. The Ad-Scale seemed to be composed of two subscales, assessing respectively psychological and sociocultural perceived outcomes. The psychological adjustment subscale, composed of 7 items, referred to personal satisfaction, psychological well-being, quality of contact with outgroup members. Sociocultural adaptation subscale, composed of 5 items, referred to some difficulties the immigrants could find in the host community. Conclusions. Results showed the Ad-Scale to be a good instrument for measuring the way in which host members perceive immigrants’ intercultural adjustment.

How do host community members perceive immigrants’ intercultural adaptation? Development of the Ad-Scale / C. Matera; C. Stefanile. - In: BOLLETTINO DI PSICOLOGIA APPLICATA. - ISSN 0006-6761. - STAMPA. - 56(259):(2009), pp. 51-61.

How do host community members perceive immigrants’ intercultural adaptation? Development of the Ad-Scale.

MATERA, CAMILLA;STEFANILE, CRISTINA
2009

Abstract

Summary Background. The aim of the study was to develop a scale (Ad-Scale) which could be used to measure the way in which host members perceive immigrants’ psychological and sociocultural adjustment. Methods. The study was articulated in three steps. Three groups of participants took part in the study (step 1 N=77, step 2 N=256, step 3 N=236). A pool of 22 items reflecting intercultural adaptation was created. Exploratory and confirmative factor analyses were carried out in order to evaluate the factor structure of the Ad-scale. Results. A two-factor model emerged. The Ad-Scale seemed to be composed of two subscales, assessing respectively psychological and sociocultural perceived outcomes. The psychological adjustment subscale, composed of 7 items, referred to personal satisfaction, psychological well-being, quality of contact with outgroup members. Sociocultural adaptation subscale, composed of 5 items, referred to some difficulties the immigrants could find in the host community. Conclusions. Results showed the Ad-Scale to be a good instrument for measuring the way in which host members perceive immigrants’ intercultural adjustment.
2009
56(259)
51
61
C. Matera; C. Stefanile
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