NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Back to results
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
ERIC Number: EJ988186
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0161-827X
EISSN: N/A
Structural Analysis of the Resident Assistant Cultural Diversity Questionnaire
Johnson, Vanessa D.; Kang, Young-Shin; Thompson, George F.
Journal of College and University Student Housing, v37 n2 p38-53 2011
This study investigated the five-factor structure of the Resident Assistant Cultural Diversity (RACD) instrument, which assesses resident assistant (RA) confidence in addressing issues of cultural diversity in college and university residence halls. The instrument has five components that explore RA confidence: (1) belief in the need for cultural diversity training, (2) confidence working with culturally diverse residents, (3) belief in the existence of racism in residence halls, (4) confidence in the ability to handle racial conflict, and (5) belief in the power of the resident assistant to bring about cultural understanding. Confirmatory factor analysis of the sample data supported the factor validity of the RACD. The instrument appears useful for determining RA confidence in addressing issues of cultural diversity in residence halls. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
Association of College and University Housing Officers - International. 941 Chatham Lane Suite 318, Columbus, OH 43221. Tel: 614-292-0099; Fax: 614-292-3205; e-mail: office@acuho-i.org; Web site: http://www.acuho-i.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A