Acculturation Index – Revised (AI-R)
Measures co-national (heritage) and host-national (mainstream) cultural identification to assess acculturation strategies.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Acculturation Index – Revised (AI-R) was developed by Ward, C., & Rana-Deuba, A. (1999). It is designed to measure Acculturation. The scale is intended for use with Ethnic minorities and immigrants.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 14 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Co-national identification, Host-national identification.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Co-national identification | 1,3,5,7,9,11,13 | 7 |
| Host-national identification | 2,4,6,8,10,12,14 | 7 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Not at All, 2 = A Little, 3 = Somewhat, 4 = Moderately, 5 = Quite a Bit, 6 = A Lot, 7 = Completely.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 7 to 49. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Identification: 7 – 21
- Moderate Identification: 22 – 35
- High Identification: 36 – 49
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.