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Brief Sociocultural Adaptation Scale (BSAS)

Brief Sociocultural Adaptation Scale (BSAS) Test

Understand how well someone is adjusting to everyday social norms and behaviors in a new country in about 3 minutes. This 12 item check-in delivers fast, practical insight to guide support and integration plans.

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October 2, 2025

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44/84

Sociocultural Adaptation (SA)

Measures how effectively a person manages everyday social norms, roles, and interactions in a new culture at the behavioral level.

Low adaptation

Moderate adaptation

High adaptation

12 – 35: Low adaptation | 36 – 60: Moderate adaptation | 61 – 84: High adaptation

A score of 44 indicates moderate sociocultural adaptation, suggesting some effective coping with local norms and interactions alongside notable areas that may still feel challenging.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Recent migrants and expats

44%OF USERS

People who have recently moved to a new country and want a quick check of how well they’re handling everyday social norms and interactions.

International students

33%OF USERS

Students studying abroad who want to understand how comfortably they are navigating local classroom, campus, and social expectations.

Integration support professionals

23%OF USERS

Psychologists, social workers, and program staff who screen sociocultural adjustment to tailor practical support for newcomers.

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Sociocultural Adaptation (SA)

Average

30.5

Normal range

21.1 — 39.8

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majority

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures sociocultural adaptation, meaning how well a person handles everyday social rules, norms, and interactions in a new country.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for people who have moved to a new country and are adjusting to a different cultural and social environment.

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

Completion time is about 3 minutes. The questionnaire contains 12 items.

What type of questions are asked?

Items ask about practical skills and behaviors used in daily life, such as understanding local norms and managing common social situations.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best reflects typical functioning in the current setting. If unsure, choose the closest option and avoid overthinking.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Brief Scale of Sociocultural Adaptation, BSAS Test

Brief Sociocultural Adaptation Scale (BSAS) Test

ethnopsychology migrants sociocultural adaptation

This self-report measure is used to assess behavioral aspects of adjustment to a new sociocultural environment. The Brief Sociocultural Adaptation Scale (BSAS) asks respondents to rate how much difficulty they experience with common social and cultural demands in the host context.

It contains 12 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Developed by Colleen Ward, it is commonly used in clinical and research settings with individuals adapting to a new country or cultural setting.

Scores from the Brief Sociocultural Adaptation Scale (BSAS) can help characterize practical adaptation challenges and support treatment planning, case formulation, or program evaluation when considered alongside other clinical information.

Author: Colleen Ward, john-w-berry

Literature: Ward, C., & Kennedy, A. The measurement of sociocultural adaptation. International Journal of Intercultural Relations. 1999.

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