Description of the Scale

The Hawaiian Culture Scale – Adolescent (HCS-A-4) is a tool designed to assess adolescents’ connection to their Hawaiian cultural heritage. The HCS-A-4 includes four central dimensions related to Hawaiian cultural identity and values, such as family cohesion, spirituality, cultural traditions, and community. The scale’s questions measure the adolescent’s emotional connection to these values and practices.

Data Analysis and Usage

Data analysis for the HCS-A-4 involves both quantitative and qualitative techniques to understand adolescents’ cultural connection to Hawaiian values. The process typically includes:

Statistical Analysis:Means and Standard Deviations: Calculation of means and standard deviations for each question or dimension of the scale.

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

Correlations:Dimension Correlations: Examination of correlations between different dimensions of the scale to understand the relationships among various aspects of cultural identity.

Factor Analysis:Factor Analysis: Use of factor analysis to identify key factors influencing adolescents’ connection to their cultural heritage.

Purpose

The primary goal of the HCS-A-4 is to provide a reliable tool for assessing adolescents’ connection to their cultural heritage and values. It is used for:

Research Purposes: Studying the relationships between cultural identity and other psychological or social variables among adolescents.

Clinical Assessment: Evaluating the connection to cultural heritage and its impact on adolescents’ psychological well-being and personal development.

Educational Use: Supporting the preservation and promotion of cultural values through educational programs and activities.

Scoring

Scoring for the HCS-A-4 involves analyzing the data derived from the scale:

Internal Consistency Evaluation: Calculating Cronbach’s alpha to ensure consistency and reliability of the responses.

Comparative Analysis: Comparing the HCS-A-4 results with data from other relevant studies to confirm the validity and reliability of the scale.

References

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McCubbin, H.I., Thompson, A.I., Thompson, E.A., Elver, K.M., & McCubbin, M.A. (1998). Ethnicity, Schema, and Coherence: Appraisal Processes for Families in Crisis. In McCubbin, H.I., Thompson, E.A., Thompson, A.I., & Fromer, J.E. (eds) Stress, Coping, and Health in Families: Sense of Coherence and Resiliency, pp. 41-67.

McCubbin, H.I., Thompson, A.I., Elver, K.M., & Carpenter, K. (1992). Family Schema-Ethnic (FSCH-E). In McCubbin, H.I., Thompson, A.I., & McCubbin, M.A. (eds) (1996). Family Assessment: Resiliency, Coping, and Adaptation: Inventories for Research and Practice, pp. 713-721, Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin.

McCubbin, H.I., Thompson, A.I., & McCubbin, M.A. (1996). Family Assessment: Resiliency, Coping, and Adaptation. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin.

McCubbin, L.D., & McCubbin, H.I. (2005). Culture and Ethnic Identity in Family Resilience: Dynamic Processes in Trauma and Transformation of Indigenous People. In Unger, M. (ed) Pathways to Resilience, pp. 27-44, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Phan, Tatum K. (2012). Exploring the Influence of Family Worldview and Cultural Socialization on Positive Outcomes in American Indian Youth. University of Oregon. Doctoral dissertation.