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Child Acculturative Stress Inventory (ASIC)

Child Acculturative Stress Inventory (ASIC) Test

In 3 minutes, it helps you understand how strongly a child 10 and up is affected by acculturative stress after moving to a new country. In 12 items, it pinpoints key stressors so support can be targeted early.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

8/20

Migration-Related Stress (MRS)

Measures the child’s level of stress related to adapting to a new cultural environment, including language, communication, and emotional difficulties.

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Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 10: Moderate | 11 – 20: High

A score of 8 indicates a moderate level of migration-related stress, suggesting periodic challenges with language, communication, or emotional adjustment.

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25/40

Perceived Discrimination (PD)

Measures how strongly the child perceives negative or biased treatment from others due to their group membership.

Low

High

0 – 18: Low | 19 – 40: High

A score of 25 falls in the High range, suggesting the child frequently perceives discriminatory or excluding attitudes from others.

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29/60

Acculturative Stress (AS)

Measures the child’s overall level of stress and strain related to adapting to a new cultural environment, including perceived discrimination and migration-related difficulties.

Low

Elevated

0 – 26: Low | 27 – 60: Elevated

A score of 29 falls in the Elevated range, suggesting a higher-than-typical level of acculturative stress related to adaptation challenges.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Newly arrived immigrant children

46%OF USERS

Children aged 10+ who recently moved to a new country and want to understand how stress, language barriers, and fitting in are affecting them.

Parents of migrant kids

33%OF USERS

Caregivers who notice sadness, tiredness, or withdrawal and want a quick check on possible adjustment stress and where support is needed.

School counselors and teachers

21%OF USERS

Education staff using a brief screening to spot discrimination concerns, communication difficulties, and emotional strain to plan targeted help.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Stress Related to Migration (SRtM)

Average

11.7

Normal range

8.7 — 14.6

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Perceived Discrimination (PD)

Average

25.7

Normal range

20.2 — 31.1

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Acculturative Stress (AS)

Average

41.2

Normal range

31.4 — 51.1

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures stress related to adapting to a new country and culture. It focuses on common sources of tension such as exclusion, communication barriers, language strain, and lowered mood.

Who is the questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for children ages 10 and older who have moved to a new country. It may be used in school or clinical settings.

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

It includes 12 items. Typical completion time is about 3 minutes.

How should responses be selected?

For each item, select how often the situation has occurred recently. Use the provided frequency options and choose one response per item.

How are results used?

Results indicate the overall level of adaptation-related stress and highlight the main problem areas. They can guide decisions about supports such as language help, social skills support, or addressing feelings of exclusion.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Child Acculturative Stress Inventory (ASIC) Test - Symptoms and Signs

ethnopsychology migrants sociocultural adaptation

This brief self-report tool is used to screen for acculturative stress and related adjustment difficulties in children adapting to a new cultural environment. The Child Acculturative Stress Inventory (ASIC) supports early identification of stressors that may warrant follow-up in clinical, school, or community settings.

The measure includes 12 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Items ask about the frequency of common acculturation-related experiences (e.g., perceived discrimination or misunderstanding, social communication challenges, language-related difficulties, and reduced mood or energy). Results are generally interpreted as an indicator of current stress burden and can help guide supportive planning; the Child Acculturative Stress Inventory (ASIC) is not intended to serve as a standalone diagnostic instrument.

Author: john-w-berry

Literature: Berry, J. W. Acculturation and adaptation in a new society. International Migration. 1992.

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