Familial Ethnic Socialization Scale – FES
Measures the degree to which families socialize their children regarding their ethnic and cultural background through overt and covert behaviors.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Familial Ethnic Socialization Scale – FES was developed by Adriana J. Umaña-Taylor & Mark A. Fine (2004). It is designed to measure Familial Ethnic Socialization. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and young adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Covert FES, Overt FES.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Covert FES | 3,4,5,8,10,11,12 | 7 |
| Overt FES | 1,2,6,7,9 | 5 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not at all, 2 = 2, 3 = 3, 4 = 4, 5 = Very much.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 12 to 60. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Familial Ethnic Socialization: 12 – 27
- Moderate Familial Ethnic Socialization: 28 – 44
- High Familial Ethnic Socialization: 45 – 60
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.