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Psychometric Analysis of the Racial Identity Attitude Scale -- Long Form.
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Tokar, David M.; Fischer, Ann R. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1998
This research evaluated the psychometric adequacy of the Racial Identity Attitude Scale (RAIS). Participants (N=293) included college students and community residents ages 17 to 82 years. Results do not support the psychometric adequacy of the latest version of RAIS. Psychometric issues are discussed; caution is recommended in using RAIS. (EMK)
Descriptors: Adults, Blacks, College Students, Higher Education
The Relationship of Black Value-Orientations to Racial Identity Attitudes.
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Carter, Robert T.; Helms, Janet E. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1987
Investigated content and structure of cultural values for 174 Black students attending a university or community college. Subjects completed the Racial Identity Attitude Scale, Intercultural Values Inventory, and the Personal Data Sheet. Found differences in sex, racial identity, and an Afro-Euro-American mixture of cultural values. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Acculturation, Black Students, College Students, Cultural Influences
Assessing the Vocational Identity of Black South African University Students: Psychometric and Normative Data on the Vocational Identity Scale of the My Vocational Situation.
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Nicholas, Lionel; Pretorius, Tyrone – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1994
Describes investigation utilizing frequency analysis of variance to determine effects of home language, faculty, frequency of guidance, and guidance experience on vocational identity of 1558 black South African university freshmen. Suggests that, although collected data supports continued use of My Vocational Situation with population, further…
Descriptors: Blacks, Career Guidance, College Freshmen, Foreign Countries
Prediction of College Graduation Using Noncognitive Variables by Race.
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Tracey, Terence J.; Sedlacek, William E. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1987
In 1979 and 1980, college freshmen (N=1766) completed the Noncognitive Questionnaire (NCQ). The validity of the NCQ in predicting graduation status after five and six years was assessed for Black and White students. Results indicated that the noncognitive dimensions measured by the NCQ were significantly related to graduation but the traditional…
Descriptors: Black Students, College Graduates, College Students, Higher Education
A Test of Stability and Construct Validity of the Black Racial Identity Attitude Scale, Form B (RIAS-B) and the White Racial Identity Attitude Scale (WRIAS).
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Lemon, Rochelle L.; Waehler, Charles A. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1996
Found that the test-retest reliabilities of two measures--(RIAS-B) and (WRIAS)--imply that racial identity may reflect more state characteristics (conditions or events) than trait characteristics (stable). Measures of self-derogation, self-esteem, and ethnic identity were also correlated with the racial identity scales. (RJM)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Attitude Measures, Blacks, College Students