Scale Description

The Familial Ethnic Socialization Scale (FES-12) is a tool designed to measure the extent to which families promote ethnic identity and cultural values among their members, particularly children. The FES-12 scale includes 12 questions that assess various aspects of ethnic socialization, such as the transmission of cultural traditions, the promotion of language preservation, and the reinforcement of pride in ethnic heritage. The questions use a Likert scale to measure the frequency or intensity of agreement with the provided statements.

Data Analysis and Usage

The analysis of data from the FES-12 involves quantitative techniques to evaluate participants’ views on familial ethnic socialization. Typically, the process includes:

Descriptive Statistics:Means and Standard Deviations: Calculation of means and standard deviations for the scores on each question or subscale.

Reliability: Assessment of the internal consistency of the tool using Cronbach’s alpha to determine the reliability of the results.

Correlations:Examination of correlations between scores on different questions or subscales to understand the relationships between various aspects of familial ethnic socialization.

Factor Analysis:Use of factor analysis to identify the key factors influencing familial ethnic socialization, if deemed necessary.

Purpose

The primary purpose of the FES-12 is to provide a reliable and objective tool for assessing ethnic socialization within the family. The scale is used for:

Research Purposes: Studying the relationship between familial socialization and the development of ethnic identity, as well as the impact of this socialization on other psychological and social variables.

Clinical Assessment: Understanding the impact of familial ethnic socialization on individuals’ psychological well-being and identity.

Cultural Understanding: Examining the role of the family in maintaining ethnic identity and cultural traditions.

Calibration

The calibration of the FES-12 involves assessing the reliability and validity of the tool:

Internal Consistency Assessment: Calculation of the reliability of the tool using indices such as Cronbach’s alpha to ensure the consistency of responses across all questions on the scale.

Comparative Analysis: Comparing the results of the FES-12 with data from other studies or scales to confirm the validity of the tool.

References

Hughes, D., Rodriguez, J., Smith, E. P., Johnson, D. J., Stevenson, H. C., & Spicer, P. (2006). Parents’ ethnic-racial socialization practices: A review of research and directions for future study. Developmental Psychology, 42(5), 747-770.

Knight, G. P., Bernal, M. E., Garza, C. A., & Cota, M. K. (1993). A social cognitive model of the development of ethnic identity and ethnic prejudice in children. In M. E. Bernal & G. P. Knight (Eds.), Ethnic identity: Formation and transmission among Hispanics and other minorities. SUNY Press.

Umaña-Taylor, A. J., & Fine, M. A. (2001). Methodological implications of grouping Latino adolescents into one collective ethnic group. Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 23(4), 347-362.