This measure is designed to assess patterns in how individuals perceive and relate to their own ethnic group and other ethnic groups. The Ethnic Identity Types Questionnaire provides a brief self-report profile of attitudes and reactions relevant to intergroup relations, including tolerance and intolerance.
The instrument includes 30 items and typically takes about 6 minutes to complete. It was developed by Jean S. Phinney and John W. Berry and is intended for use in research and applied settings where a structured description of ethnic identity orientation may inform case formulation, consultation, or program planning.
In clinical and psychoeducational contexts, results from the Ethnic Identity Types Questionnaire may help identify areas of sensitivity, negative evaluation, or hostility in interethnic interactions, supporting discussion of potential stressors and interpersonal risk factors. Scores should be interpreted in context and integrated with other assessment data rather than used as a stand-alone indicator.