Description of the Inventory

The Cultural Life Styles Inventory (CLSI-29) is an assessment tool designed to measure individuals’ attitudes, values, and preferences related to various cultural aspects of their lives. The scale is used to explore how cultural life styles influence behavior and interactions within various social and professional contexts. The CLSI-29 includes 29 questions covering different dimensions of cultural values and preferences, providing an insight into how participants approach and experience different cultural phenomena.

Analysis and Use of Data

Data Analysis:

Data Collection: Data is collected through the scale’s questions, which may include self-reported statements rated on a Likert scale.

Coding: Responses are numerically coded to facilitate quantitative analysis (e.g., 1 for “Strongly Disagree” to 5 for “Strongly Agree”).

Statistical Analysis: Data is analyzed to extract means, variances, and other statistical measures that identify general trends in cultural life styles related to the sample.

Group Comparison: The scale can also be used for comparisons between different groups (e.g., age groups, professional sectors) to identify differences or common trends.

Use of Data:

Strategic Planning: The results from the scale can be used to develop strategies for promoting cultural understanding and integration within organizations and communities.

Policy Adaptation: Organizations can adjust their policies based on the cultural preferences and values emerging from the data.

Educational Programs: Information provided by the scale can be used to create educational programs aimed at enhancing intercultural communication and understanding.

Objective

The goal of the CLSI-29 is to provide a clear and comprehensive picture of cultural life styles that affect personal and professional interactions. Through understanding these cultural dimensions, organizations and individuals can enhance their intercultural competencies and foster an environment of acceptance and collaboration.

Scoring

Scoring of the CLSI-29 is based on the use of a Likert scale, where participants rate the extent to which they agree or disagree with each statement. Responses are coded and summarized to produce overall scores that reflect the primary cultural life styles of the participants.

Standard Scoring:Calculate the average for each dimension of cultural life style.

Comparative analysis with average values or lower/upper limits set by research or the organization using the scale.

References

Bentley-Edwards, K. L., & Stevenson, H. C. (2013). “The Evolution of Measuring Racial/Ethnic Socialization: Steps Toward a Multidimensional Approach.” Journal of Black Psychology, 20(4), 445-468. doi:10.1177/00957984940204005

Laurent, Vanessa R. (2016). “The Impact of Racial Socialization on the Academic Achievement of Black Students.” Western Michigan University Dissertations. http://scholarworks.wmich.edu/dissertations/1609