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Sociocultural Adaptation Scale—Revised (SCAS-R)

Sociocultural Adaptation Scale—Revised (SCAS-R) Test

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October 2, 2025

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54/80

Sociocultural Adaptation (SA)

Measures how much difficulty a person experiences adapting to a new sociocultural environment in everyday life, communication, and orientation.

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16 – 20: Low difficulties | 21 – 52: Moderate difficulties | 53 – 80: High difficulties

A score of 54 falls in the High difficulties range, suggesting pronounced challenges with sociocultural adjustment in daily routines, communication, and navigating the new environment.

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International and exchange students

46%OF USERS

Students who recently arrived in a new country or city use it to see where communication, daily life, or local norms feel hardest.

First-year nonlocal students

34%OF USERS

Students who moved from another region take it to check how well they’re settling into campus, dorm routines, and the new city.

University support staff

20%OF USERS

Psychologists, advisors, and program coordinators use it to quickly identify common adaptation pain points and plan targeted support.

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Scale of Sociocultural Adaptation (SoSA)

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It assesses practical adjustment to a new sociocultural setting. It focuses on everyday functioning and comfort in common situations.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for people who have recently relocated or started study or training in a different cultural environment. It is commonly used with students and other newcomers.

What types of situations are included in the items?

Items cover social interaction, navigating local routines and services, and day-to-day living arrangements such as shared housing. The focus is on typical situations encountered in the host setting.

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

Completion typically takes about 3 minutes. The questionnaire includes 16 items.

How should responses be selected?

Select the option that best reflects current difficulty in each situation. Responses should be based on recent experience rather than intended behavior.

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Socio-Cultural Adaptation Scale, SCAS-R Test

Sociocultural Adaptation Scale—Revised (SCAS-R) Test

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This measure is designed to assess day-to-day difficulties people may experience when adjusting to a new sociocultural environment. The Sociocultural Adaptation Scale—Revised (SCAS-R) focuses on practical behavioral and interpersonal demands commonly encountered in unfamiliar settings.

The respondent rates how challenging specific situations are, supporting identification of areas where additional support or skills-building may be helpful (e.g., social interaction, navigating local norms, or routine daily living). The Sociocultural Adaptation Scale—Revised (SCAS-R) includes 16 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Phinney is cited as the author.

Author: Jean W. Phinney, john-w-berry

Literature: Berry, J. W. Immigration, acculturation, and adaptation. Applied Psychology: An International Review. 1997.; Ward, C., Bochner, S., & Furnham, A. The psychology of culture shock. Routledge. 2001.; Wilson, J., Ward, C., Fetvadjiev, V. H., & Bethel, A. Measuring cultural competencies: The development and validation of a revised measure of sociocultural adaptation. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology. 2017.

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