Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure – MEIM

I have spent time trying to find out more about my own ethnic group, such as its history, traditions, and customs.

I am active in organizations or social groups that include mostly members of my own ethnic group.

I have a clear sense of my ethnic background and what it means for me.

I like meeting and getting to know people from ethnic groups other than my own.

I think a lot about how my life will be affected by the ethnic group I belong to.

I am happy that I am a member of the group I belong to.

I sometimes feel it would be better if different ethnic groups didn’t try to mix together.

I am not very clear about the role of my ethnicity in my life.

I often spend time with people from ethnic groups other than my own.

I really have not spent much time trying to learn more about the culture and history of my ethnic group.

I have a strong sense of belonging to my own ethnic group.

I understand pretty well what my ethnic group membership means to me, in terms of how to relate to my own group and other groups.

In order to learn more about my ethnic background, I have often talked to other people about my culture.

I have a lot of pride in my ethnic group and its accomplishments.

I don’t try to become friends with people from other ethnic groups.

I participate in cultural practices of my own group, such as special food, music, or customs.

I am involved in activities with people from other ethnic groups.

I feel a strong attachment towards my own ethnic group.

I enjoy being around people from ethnic groups other than my own.

I feel good about my cultural or ethnic background.