Multicultural Acculturation Scale (MAS)
Measures the level of acculturation to both Anglo-American and heritage (Vietnamese) cultures across multiple behavioral and social domains.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Multicultural Acculturation Scale (MAS) was developed by Unknown (Unknown). It is designed to measure Acculturation. The scale is intended for use with Vietnamese immigrants and Vietnamese-Americans.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 36 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Anglo-American Acculturation, Vietnamese Acculturation.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Anglo-American Acculturation | 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27,29,31,33,35 | 18 |
| Vietnamese Acculturation | 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22,24,26,28,30,32,34,36 | 18 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = a, 2 = b, 3 = c, 4 = d, 5 = e.
The scale includes 2 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 18 to 90. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Acculturation: 18 – 42
- Moderate Acculturation: 43 – 66
- High Acculturation: 67 – 90
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Unknown.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.