The reliability and validity of the cultural congruity and university environment scales with Chicana/o community college students. Issue 5 (3rd May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gloria, Alberta M.; Castellanos, Jeanett; Herrera, Nancy
• Is Part Of: Community college journal of research and practice. Volume 40:Issue 5(2016)
• Page Start: 426
• Page End: 438
• Publication Date: 2016-05-03
• Subjects: Community colleges -- United States -- Periodicals; 378.15430973
• DOI: 10.1080/10668926.2015.1066276
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1066-8926

Abstract

Abstract: Following the calls for increased research on the educational experiences of Chicana/o community college students, and the development of culturally applicable measures for communities of color, this study examined the utility and the applicability of the Cultural Congruity Scale (CCS) and University Environment Scale (UES) for use with Chicana/o community college students. Applying a psychosociocultural framework, the reliability, construct, and criterion-related validity of the scales for use with a sample of 110 Chicana/o community college students was examined. Results demonstrated adequate reliability and construct validity, with indication of applicability of these scales for the study's sample. Overall, the study challenges normative practices in educational research that students—despite their race/ethnicity, backgrounds, and histories—face similar educational experiences. Implications are discussed.