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Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure-Revised (MEIM-R) Test

Understand your connection to your ethnic roots and sense of belonging in about 3 minutes. A quick 12 item measure that supports counseling and research with clear, actionable insights.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

example score

3/4

Affective Component (AC)

Measures the emotional attitude toward one’s ethnic group, including pride, attachment, and positive evaluation of belonging.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2: Low | 2.1 – 3: Moderate | 3.1 – 4: High

A score of 3 indicates a moderately positive emotional connection to one’s ethnic group, with generally present feelings of pride and attachment.

example score

2/4

Cognitive Component (CC)

Measures how aware and reflective a person is about their ethnic affiliation and its personal significance.

Low awareness

Moderate awareness

High awareness

1 – 2: Low awareness | 2.1 – 3: Moderate awareness | 3.1 – 4: High awareness

A score of 2 suggests relatively limited reflection and knowledge about one’s ethnic roots, with ethnic affiliation playing a smaller role in conscious self-understanding.

example score

3/4

Ethnic Identity Strength (EIS)

Measures the overall strength of a person’s awareness, acceptance, and identification with their ethnic group.

Low

Moderate

High

1 – 2: Low | 2.1 – 3: Moderate | 3.1 – 4: High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a fairly developed but not maximal sense of ethnic identity.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Multicultural students and young adults

41%OF USERS

They take it to clarify how strongly they feel they belong to an ethnic group while forming identity in new social environments.

Immigrants and diaspora members

34%OF USERS

They use it to understand how connected they feel to their roots and how actively they maintain cultural traditions after relocation.

Counseling and research participants

25%OF USERS

They complete it as part of assessments to explore identity-related strengths or conflicts that may affect well-being and behavior.

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

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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.

Affective component (Ac)

Average

2.3

Normal range

1.9 — 2.6

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Cognitive component (Cc)

Average

Normal range

1.5 — 2.5

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Strength of ethnic identity (Soei)

Average

3.1

Normal range

2.6 — 3.6

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

You are asked to answer questions regarding your ethnicity, your ethnic group, and your attitudes toward it. First, please complete the following statement: From an ethnic perspective, I consider myself to be _______. Next, read each statement and select the response option that best reflects the extent to which you agree with the statement.

- Strongly agree
- Agree more than disagree
- Disagree more than agree
- Strongly disagree
- Strongly agree
- Somewhat agree
- Somewhat disagree
- Strongly disagree
- Strongly agree
- Agree more than disagree
- Disagree more than agree
- Strongly disagree

These are 3 of the 12 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

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WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure-Revised (MEIM-R) Test - Symptoms and Signs

ethnopsychology

identity

This measure assesses perceived ethnic identity, including feelings of belonging and exploration of one’s ethnic background. The Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure-Revised (MEIM-R) is a brief self-report instrument intended for use across diverse ethnic groups in clinical and research settings.

The questionnaire includes 12 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Scores are used to summarize the respondent’s level of identification with an ethnic group and engagement in learning about and reflecting on their ethnic heritage. The Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure-Revised (MEIM-R) can support culturally informed case conceptualization and may help contextualize identity-related experiences when considered alongside other clinical information.

Author: Jean S. Phinney

Literature: Umaña-Taylor, A. J., Yazedjian, A., & Bámaca-Gómez, M. Y. Developing the ethnic identity scale using Eriksonian and social identity perspectives. Identity: An International Journal of Theory and Research. 2004.; Roberts, R. E., Phinney, J. S., Masse, L. C., Chen, Y. R., Roberts, C. R., & Romero, A. The structure of ethnic identity of young adolescents from diverse ethnocultural groups. Journal of Early Adolescence. 1999.