Acculturation Rating Scale

The Acculturation Rating Scale for Mexican Americans (ARSMA) is a self-report measure designed to assess the degree to which Mexican American and Mexican immigrant individuals adopt or maintain cultural practices, values, and identity. Originally developed by Cuéllar, Harris, and Jasso in 1980 and revised as ARSMA-II in 1995, it measures bi-dimensional acculturation—the extent of both Mexican and American cultural orientation. The scale has been adapted for use with other immigrant and ethnic minority groups.