Development of the American Indian Enculturation Scale to Assist Counseling Practice
American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health ResearchPublished 1 January 2008
Carrie Winterowd
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The purpose of this study was to determine the usefulness of a practical measure of enculturation for AI people by examining its reliability and validity within the context of three previous studies.
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Understanding the extent of commitment to and identification with traditional cultural experiences is essential for working with American Indian (AI) people (Whitbeck, 2006). The purpose of this study was to determine the usefulness of a practical measure of enculturation for AI people by examining its reliability and validity within the context of three previous studies.
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