Inventory Description

The Australian Ethnocentrism Inventory (AEI-48) is a questionnaire designed to measure ethnocentrism within the Australian population. This tool consists of 48 questions that examine individuals’ attitudes and beliefs regarding the superiority of their own national or cultural group compared to others. The AEI-48 aims to explore the extent to which Australians consider their culture and values superior and whether they accept or reject other cultural groups.

Data Analysis and Usage

The data collected from the AEI-48 can be used to assess the level of ethnocentrism across various demographic subsets of the Australian population. Statistical analyses, such as reliability analysis (e.g., Cronbach’s alpha), can be conducted to evaluate the internal consistency of the questionnaire’s scales. Additionally, factor analysis can be used to examine the structure of the tool and identify the key factors contributing to ethnocentrism. The data can also be correlated with other psychosocial variables, such as attitudes toward immigrants or political ideology, to further explore the impacts of ethnocentrism.

Purpose

The primary purpose of the AEI-48 is to provide a reliable and valid tool for assessing ethnocentrism within the Australian population. This tool can be used in research programs, policy studies, and sociological surveys to gain a better understanding of Australians’ attitudes toward other cultural groups and to examine the social impacts of ethnocentrism.

Calibration

The calibration of the AEI-48 is carried out using data from representative samples of the Australian population. Calibration ensures that the scale is accurate and representative of the various demographic groups. Statistical analyses are employed to assess the validity and reliability of the tool, as well as to validate the factors being examined.

Bibliography

Bennett, S. M., & Robertson, R. (1997). Measuring Ethnocentrism: The Australian Ethnocentrism Inventory (AEI-48). Australian Journal of Psychology, 49(2), 85-91.

Hogg, M. A., & Vaughan, G. M. (2002). Social Psychology. Prentice Hall.

Roberts, L., & Baker, C. (2003). Ethnocentrism and Cultural Diversity in Australia. Journal of Australian Studies, 27(79), 111-120.