Racial-Ethnic Identity Scale – REI
Measures three dimensions of racial-ethnic identity: connectedness, embedded achievement, and awareness of racism.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Racial-Ethnic Identity Scale – REI was developed by Daphna Oyserman, L. Gant, J. Ager (1995). It is designed to measure Racial-Ethnic Identity. The scale is intended for use with Adolescents and adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 12 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Connectedness, Embedded achievement, Awareness of racism.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Connectedness | 1,2,3,4 | 4 |
| Embedded achievement | 5,6,10,12 | 4 |
| Awareness of racism | 7,8,9,11 | 4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
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.