ABSTRACT
This article reports on the psychometric properties of a newly constructed Hawaiian Culture Scale--Adolescent Version. A total of 2,272 Native Hawaiian and 1,170 non-Hawaiian adolescents were administered this 50-item inventory that measures the source of learning the Hawaiian way of life, how much Hawaiian beliefs are valued and important to maintain, how much non-Hawaiian beliefs are valued, Hawaiian blood quantum, and specific cultural traditions (seven subscales = Lifestyles, Customs. Activities, Folklore, Causes-Locations, Causes-Access, and Language Proficiency). The results strongly supported the internal consistency and validity of the measures for both the Hawaiian and non-Hawaiian groups. On the basis of the demographic data, partial support was offered for cross-cultural theories of ethnic identity. More consistent support was found for multiculturalism in Hawai'i's adolescents. Further research is needed to link these measures with indicators of psychological adjustment (e.g., depression, anxiety, substance use).
Subject(s)
Cultural Characteristics , Ethnicity/psychology , Life Style , Psychological Tests/standards , Social Adjustment , Social Identification , Adolescent , Cross-Cultural Comparison , Female , Hawaii , Humans , Male , Psychometrics , Sex FactorsSubject(s)
Delivery of Health Care/organization & administration , Disasters , Hospitals, State , Inpatients/psychology , Adult , Delivery of Health Care/standards , Delivery of Health Care/statistics & numerical data , Female , Hawaii , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Psychiatric Department, Hospital , Schizophrenia/rehabilitationABSTRACT
Given the frequency of natural disasters in Hawaii, it is important for practitioners to be aware of the numerous resulting psychological responses and risk factors, especially those unique to Hawaii. Practical guidelines are presented for practitioners, both in providing leadership during the disaster and in screening for psychopathology thereafter.
