The Pacific Identity and Wellbeing Scale (PIWBS): A Culturally-Appropriate Self-Report Measure for Pacific Peoples in New Zealand
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| Title: | The Pacific Identity and Wellbeing Scale (PIWBS): A Culturally-Appropriate Self-Report Measure for Pacific Peoples in New Zealand |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Manuela, Sam, Sibley, Chris G. |
| Source: | Social Indicators Research. May 2013 112(1):83-103. |
| Availability: | Springer. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: service-ny@springer.com; Web site: http://www.springerlink.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 21 |
| Publication Date: | 2013 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Well Being, Measures (Individuals), Ethnicity, Foreign Countries, Validity, Group Membership, Factor Analysis, Self Concept, Qualitative Research, Interviews, Item Analysis, Religious Factors, Scoring, Pacific Islanders, Cultural Relevance |
| Geographic Terms: | New Zealand |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11205-012-0041-9 |
| ISSN: | 0303-8300 |
| Abstract: | We describe and validate the Pacific Identity and Wellbeing Scale (PIWBS). The PIWBS is a culturally appropriate self-report measure assessing a five-factor model of Pacific identity and wellbeing. Items and construct definitions were developed through qualitative interviews, review of psychological theories, and previous research on Pacific concepts of ethnic identity and wellbeing. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses supported the model (Study 1 N = 143; Study 2 N = 443). The proposed five-factor model of Pacific identity and wellbeing includes scales assessing (1) Perceived Familial Wellbeing, (2) Perceived Societal Wellbeing, (3) Pacific Connectedness and Belonging, (4) Religious Centrality and Embeddedness, and (5) Group Membership Evaluation. The PIWBS provides a culturally appropriate valid and reliable assessment tool that can be used for within-cultural research for Pacific peoples from a Pacific perspective. A copy of the PIWBS and scoring instructions for its use are included. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 46 |
| Entry Date: | 2013 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1000627 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | We describe and validate the Pacific Identity and Wellbeing Scale (PIWBS). The PIWBS is a culturally appropriate self-report measure assessing a five-factor model of Pacific identity and wellbeing. Items and construct definitions were developed through qualitative interviews, review of psychological theories, and previous research on Pacific concepts of ethnic identity and wellbeing. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses supported the model (Study 1 N = 143; Study 2 N = 443). The proposed five-factor model of Pacific identity and wellbeing includes scales assessing (1) Perceived Familial Wellbeing, (2) Perceived Societal Wellbeing, (3) Pacific Connectedness and Belonging, (4) Religious Centrality and Embeddedness, and (5) Group Membership Evaluation. The PIWBS provides a culturally appropriate valid and reliable assessment tool that can be used for within-cultural research for Pacific peoples from a Pacific perspective. A copy of the PIWBS and scoring instructions for its use are included. |
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| ISSN: | 0303-8300 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11205-012-0041-9 |
