Acculturation Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents Test

In 2 minutes, see how a child is adjusting to a new culture and which coping style they use. Quick, clear results help spot stress points and guide supportive next steps.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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Host Society Cultural Involvement (HSCI)
Measures how actively a migrant child engages with and accepts the host society’s cultural norms and practices.
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A score of 0 indicates moderate engagement with the host culture, suggesting some adaptation alongside areas that may still feel unfamiliar or challenging.
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Maintenance of Heritage Cultural Environment (MoHCE)
Measures how strongly the child maintains connection to their native culture through language, traditions, and customs while adapting to a new environment.
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A score of 0 suggests a moderate level of preserving the native cultural environment, indicating some maintenance of cultural ties alongside openness to the new culture.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Newly arrived students
44%OF USERS
Migrant or refugee children and teens take it to see how comfortable they feel in the new culture and where adjustment is hardest.
Students in transition
33%OF USERS
Kids who have been in the country for a while but are changing schools, neighborhoods, or languages use it to check their current adaptation strategy.
Youth in support programs
23%OF USERS
Children and adolescents referred by school counselors or social services take it to guide targeted support for stress, belonging, and cultural identity.
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Engagement with the host society's culture (Ewthsc)
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Normal range
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Preserving the Native Cultural Environment (PtNCE)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?
It assesses how a child or adolescent relates to the habits and values of a new culture. It also indicates common adaptation patterns and areas of stress.
Who is this questionnaire intended for?
It is intended for children and adolescents who have moved to a new cultural setting. A short form is available for younger students, with longer forms for older age groups.
How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?
The short form includes 8 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Other versions include more items and may take longer.
How should responses be completed?
Each statement should be rated based on how well it matches personal experience in the new cultural setting. Responses should reflect typical feelings and behavior rather than a single day.
How are results used?
Results help identify strengths and difficulty areas in cultural adjustment. They can support planning of targeted psychological or educational support.
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Acculturation Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents, ACC Test

Acculturation Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents Test - Symptoms and Signs

This brief self-report measure supports an initial appraisal of cultural adaptation in youth following migration or exposure to a new cultural context. The Acculturation Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents is designed to help clarify how comfortably a child or adolescent is adjusting and how cultural change may be affecting everyday attitudes and behaviors.

Developed by John W. Berry and Jean S. Phinney, the instrument consists of 8 items and typically requires about 2 minutes to complete. The Acculturation Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents can be used in school, clinical, or community settings to inform follow-up assessment and guide supportive interventions when acculturative stress or adjustment concerns are present.

Author: Jean S. Phinney, John W. Berry
Literature: Berry, J. W., Phinney, J. S., Sam, D. L., & Vedder, P. Immigrant youth: Acculturation, identity, and adaptation. Applied Psychology: An International Review. 2006.
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