Acculturation Scale for Mexican Americans – ASMA
A brief, language-based self-report scale designed to measure acculturation among Mexican Americans.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Acculturation Scale for Mexican Americans – ASMA was developed by Deyo, R. A., Diehl, A. K., Hazuda, H., & Stern, M. P. (1985). It is designed to measure Acculturation. The scale is intended for use with Mexican Americans.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 4 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Language Use and Preference, Language Proficiency.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Language Use and Preference | 1,2,3 | 3 |
| Language Proficiency | 4 | 1 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Option 1, 2 = Option 2, 3 = Option 3, 4 = Option 4.
Scoring
Items are summed to produce a total score.
Total scores range from 0 to 4. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Acculturation (Spanish Dominant): 0 – 2
- High Acculturation (English Dominant): 3 – 4
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.