Description of the Scale

The Asian Values Scale (AVS-36) is a tool designed to assess values associated with Asian culture and awareness of Asian cultural norms. The AVS-36 focuses on key values that influence perception, behavior, and social interaction among individuals from Asian cultural groups.

The AVS-36 includes 36 questions covering various dimensions of Asian values, such as family cohesion, perseverance, respect for elders, and collective responsibility. The questions use a Likert scale to measure the intensity of agreement or disagreement with the provided statements.

Data Analysis and Usage

The analysis of data from the Asian Values Scale (AVS-36) involves quantitative techniques to understand participants’ values and their connection to cultural norms. The process typically includes:

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

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

Correlations:Examination of correlations between scores on different questions or subscales to understand the relationships between dimensions of Asian values.

Factor Analysis:Use of factor analyses to identify key factors influencing Asian values, if necessary.

Purpose

The main goal of the AVS-36 is to provide a reliable tool for assessing values related to Asian culture. It is used for:

Research Purposes: Studying the relationships between Asian values and other psychological or social variables.

Clinical Assessment: Evaluating the influence of cultural values on behavior and psychological well-being.

Cultural Understanding: Understanding how Asian values affect individual and social behavior.

Calibration

The calibration of the AVS-36 involves analyzing data obtained from the use of the scale:

Internal Consistency Assessment: Calculation of the tool’s reliability using indices such as Cronbach’s alpha.

Comparative Analysis: Comparing results with data from other studies to confirm the validity and reliability of the scale.

Bibliography

Kim, B. S. K., & Hong, M. (2003). Asian Values Scale: Conceptual framework and development. In Asian American Psychology: A Review of the Literature. American Psychological Association.

Choi, S. J., & Park, Y. S. (2005). Cultural values and mental health: The role of Asian Values Scale. In Handbook of Multicultural Psychology. Sage Publications.

Leong, F. T. L., & Lau, A. S. (2001). Cultural factors in Asian American mental health: A review. In Cultural Issues in Therapy and Assessment. Guilford Press.