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Acculturation Expectations Questionnaire

Acculturation Expectations Questionnaire Test

Understand what the majority expects from immigrants and minorities across daily life in about 5 minutes. With 27 items, it delivers fast, actionable insight to guide integration efforts and reduce conflict.

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2/5

Assimilation (A)

Measures how strongly one expects migrants to abandon their original culture and fully adopt the host society’s culture.

Low assimilation expectation

Moderate assimilation expectation

High assimilation expectation

1 – 1.7: Low assimilation expectation | 1.8 – 3: Moderate assimilation expectation | 3.1 – 5: High assimilation expectation

A score of 2 falls in the moderate range, suggesting a somewhat mixed expectation that migrants should adopt the host culture while not fully rejecting cultural maintenance.

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4/5

Exclusion (E)

Measures the extent to which respondents expect migrants or minorities to be excluded from the host society’s social environment.

Low exclusion

Moderate exclusion

High exclusion

1 – 1.2: Low exclusion | 1.3 – 2.5: Moderate exclusion | 2.6 – 5: High exclusion

A score of 4 indicates a high exclusionary expectation, reflecting a strong preference for limiting migrants’ presence and participation in social life.

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3/5

Segregation (S)

Measures the extent to which one expects migrants to keep to their own culture and minimize contact with the host society.

Low expectation of segregation

Moderate expectation of segregation

High expectation of segregation

1 – 1.5: Low expectation of segregation | 1.6 – 2.8: Moderate expectation of segregation | 2.9 – 5: High expectation of segregation

A score of 3 indicates a high expectation that migrants should remain culturally separate and limit interaction with the host society.

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3/5

Integration (I)

Measures the extent to which one expects migrants to maintain their own culture while also participating in the host society.

Low

High

1 – 3.4: Low | 3.5 – 5: High

A score of 3 indicates a lower expectation for integration, suggesting less support for migrants both preserving their culture and actively engaging in the host society at the same time.

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Social science students

41%OF USERS

Students in sociology, psychology, or anthropology take it to explore how majority-group attitudes shape integration and interethnic relations.

Researchers and analysts

34%OF USERS

Academic and policy researchers use it to measure public expectations about migrants and minorities for studies and evidence-based recommendations.

Community and HR practitioners

25%OF USERS

People working in NGOs, public services, or workplace diversity roles take it to better understand local views and plan integration or conflict-prevention efforts.

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Assimilation (A)

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Exception (E)

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Segregation (S)

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2.3

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Integration (I)

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2.7

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses expectations held by members of a dominant group about how migrants or minorities should adapt in the host society. It covers views on maintaining heritage culture versus adopting the dominant culture across everyday life domains.

What types of statements are included?

Items describe different acculturation approaches, such as valuing cultural maintenance, cultural adoption, or both. Statements address areas such as work, social interaction, and public life.

How long does it take to complete and how many items are there?

Completion typically takes about 5 minutes. The questionnaire contains 27 items.

How should responses be selected?

Each statement should be rated based on the degree of agreement using the response options provided. Responses should reflect general expectations, not a single event or one specific person.

How are results typically used?

Scores summarize preference patterns such as stronger support for assimilation, multicultural inclusion, or separation. Results are used in research and program planning to better understand integration expectations and related social tensions.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Acculturation Expectations Questionnaire Test

ethnopsychology migrants sociocultural adaptation

This questionnaire is designed to assess dominant-group attitudes regarding how immigrants or ethnic minorities are expected to adapt across key life domains. The Acculturation Expectations Questionnaire focuses on perceived preferences for different acculturation approaches, such as maintaining heritage cultural practices versus adopting those of the receiving society.

The measure includes 27 items and typically requires about 5 minutes to complete. The Acculturation Expectations Questionnaire is commonly used in research or applied settings to characterize social expectations that may inform integration planning, community relations work, and the assessment of potential sources of intergroup tension.

Author: jean-s-phinney, john-w-berry

Literature: Berry, J. W. Immigration, acculturation, and adaptation. Applied Psychology: An International Review. 1997.

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