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Ethnic Identity Types Questionnaire Test

Understand how you see your own and other ethnic groups in about 6 minutes. Get a clear read on tolerance, emotional reactions, and hostility to guide conflict prevention and communication.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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October 2, 2025
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How the Scales are Structured

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9/20

Ethnic Isolationism (EI)

Measures the extent to which a person endorses ethnic superiority beliefs, rejects interethnic closeness (e.g., marriages), and shows xenophobic attitudes toward out-groups.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 8: Low | 9 – 16: Moderate | 17 – 20: High

A score of 9 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting some inclination toward ethnically isolating views and discomfort with close interethnic contact, though not strongly expressed.

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16/20

Ethnic Fanaticism (EF)

Measures willingness to endorse or engage in radical actions to advance ethnic interests, including prioritizing ethnic rights over universal human rights.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 8: Low | 9 – 16: Moderate | 17 – 20: High

A score of 16 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable tendency to justify restrictive or exclusionary measures in the name of ethnic interests, though not at the most extreme level.

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12/20

Ethno-Egoism (EE)

Measures the extent to which a person views interethnic relations through a “my people first” lens that may include irritation or tension toward other groups.

Low

Moderate

High

0 – 8: Low | 9 – 16: Moderate | 17 – 20: High

A score of 12 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme tendency to prioritize one’s own ethnic group, with occasional tension toward other groups.

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13/20

Norm (Positive Ethnic Identity) (NEI)

Measures balanced positive ethnic identity, reflecting a respectful attitude toward one’s own group and other ethnic groups that supports tolerant intercultural interaction.

Low PEI

Moderate PEI

High PEI

0 – 8: Low PEI | 9 – 16: Moderate PEI | 17 – 20: High PEI

A score of 13 falls in the Moderate PEI range, suggesting generally positive and fairly balanced attitudes toward both one’s own and other ethnic groups, with some variability under complex situations.

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17/20

Ethnic Indifference (EI)

This scale measures how irrelevant ethnicity is for a person and how blurred or uncertain their ethnic self-identification feels.

Low indifference

Moderate indifference

High indifference

0 – 8: Low indifference | 9 – 16: Moderate indifference | 17 – 20: High indifference

A score of 17 indicates high ethnic indifference, suggesting ethnicity is largely not salient for you and ethnic affiliation may feel unclear or unimportant.

example score

9/20

Ethno-Nihilism (EN)

Measures the degree to which a person distances themselves from their own ethnic group and orients toward social belonging outside ethnic criteria.

Low ethnonihilism

Moderate ethnonihilism

High ethnonihilism

0 – 8: Low ethnonihilism | 9 – 16: Moderate ethnonihilism | 17 – 20: High ethnonihilism

A score of 9 falls in the moderate range, suggesting some distancing from one’s own ethnic group with a tendency to seek stable social roles less tied to ethnicity.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Diversity and education staff

41%OF USERS

Teachers, campus advisors, and diversity coordinators use it to understand students’ attitudes and prevent or de-escalate interethnic tensions in groups.

Community and social workers

34%OF USERS

People working with migrants, refugees, or mixed communities take it to spot intolerance triggers and plan safer, more constructive interactions.

HR and team leaders

25%OF USERS

Managers in multicultural workplaces use it to assess conflict risk, guide communication, and support team cohesion during stressful periods.

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

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Ethno-isolationism (E)

Average

8.1

Normal range

5.4 — 10.7

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Ethnophanaticism (E)

Average

5.8

Normal range

2.4 — 9.1

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Ethno-egoism (E)

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9.3

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6.6 — 12.1

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Norm (PEI) (N()

Average

8.9

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6 — 11.9

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Ethnic Indifference (EI)

Average

13.3

Normal range

9.6 — 17

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Ethnonihilism (E)

Average

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1.8 — 8.3

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

Below are statements made by different individuals regarding interethnic relations and national culture. Consider the extent to which your views align with these statements. Indicate your level of agreement or disagreement with each statement.

- Agree
- Somewhat agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Somewhat disagree
- Disagree
- Agree
- Rather agree
- Agree in some ways, disagree in others
- Rather disagree
- Disagree
- Agree
- Rather agree
- Partly agree, partly disagree
- Rather disagree
- Disagree

These are 3 of the 30 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

Ethnic Identity Types Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

ethnopsychology

identity

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.

Author: Jean S. Phinney, John W. Berry

Literature: Stephan, W. G., & Stephan, C. W. Intergroup anxiety. Journal of Social Issues. 1985.; Berry, J. W. Immigration, acculturation, and adaptation. Applied Psychology: An International Review. 1997.